検索キーワード： 著者 "Charles Miner Thompson" すべてのカテゴリー

In this humorous tale, the absurd consequences of letting frustration take over are vividly illustrated through the antics of a pompous man who, in a fit of rage, fires a shotgun at a pesky cat lounging on his fence – only to accidentally hit a man lurking in the bushes instead. What drove this man to such extremes? Who is the mysterious figure hiding nearby? And how can they both manage to sweep the entire debacle under the rug before the neighborhood starts to buzz with gossip? (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

The Calico Cat, Solomon has hated the Calico Cat ever since he bought the house in Ellmington and he has tried his very best to drive her away, but with no luck. As he tries once more to get rid of the cat, he triggers a vicious series of events that ends with lies, the arrest of a boy, and a guilty conscience.

When Walter Grimsby, a self-important businessman, loses his temper over a pesky calico cat perched on his fence, he takes a drastic step that spirals into chaos. Instead of scaring the feline away, he accidentally wounds a man hiding in the bushes, plunging Walter into a web of secrecy and absurdity. What drives a man to such extremes over a mere cat? And who is the mysterious figure lurking in the shadows? As Walter scrambles to cover up his blunder, he faces mounting pressure from curious neighbors and his own guilty conscience. The story dives deep into themes of pride, consequence, and ...

Dive into the whimsical tale of a mischievous feline who becomes an unexpected source of frustration for a man. As he grapples with his annoyance, a series of chaotic events unfolds, leading to lies, the arrest of an innocent boy, and the heavy burden of guilt on the mans conscience. (Summary written by Allyson Hester)