Story Seventeen

She hated her husband’s habit of always walking several paces ahead of her, 

as if her presence was irritating and unnecessary. 

When she explained how she felt disrespected, 

he became angry and defensive, refusing to alter his behavior. 

She decided to exact some revenge 

and began to buy expensive gifts for herself.  

Although she still felt humiliated when they walked down the street, 

she felt that humiliation while wearing her fur coat and gold earrings.

Story Sixteen

He was only eight years old, but Frederick already felt suffocated by the future that his family had planned for him. 

 It was assumed that, following tradition, 

he would eventually join the business that his great-grandfather had started. 

Every time one of them bragged about how clever he was, 

Frederick hoped he was clever enough to find a way to his own future.