The Apple

A youth held in his hand a round, red, luscious apple. “Eat,” said the Spirit, “it is the apple of life.” “I will have none of it,” said the Youth, and threw it far from him. “I will have success. I will have fame, fortune, power and knowledge.” “Come, then,” said the Spirit. They went…

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A Years Supply

He was one of the city’s wealthiest men, but he made no ostentatious display of his wealth. A little, thin, poorly clad girl stood looking in the window of the restaurant at the good things to eat. The man approached and touched her on the shoulder. “What is your name, little girl?” he asked. “Susie…

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