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Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 is a diverse and compelling collection of short stories from a range of talented writers. Each story offers a unique perspective on American life, exploring themes such as love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The writing is vivid and engaging, drawing the reader in from the very first page. From lighthearted tales to more thought-provoking narratives, there is something for every reader to enjoy in this anthology. Overall, Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 is a must-read for anyone who appreciates well-crafted storytelling and a glimpse into the American experience.

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Stories by American Authors

VOLUME III

THE SPIDER'S EYE BY LUCRETIA P. HALE

A STORY OF THE LATIN QUARTER BY FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT

TWO PURSE COMPANIONS BY GEORGE PARSONS LATHROP

POOR OGLA MOGA BY DAVID D. LLOYD

A MEMORABLE MURDER BY CELIA THAXTER

VENETIAN GLASS BY BRANDER MATTHEWS

NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS 1896

COPYRIGHT, 1884 1885, BY CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS

The Stories in this Volume are protected by copyright, and are printed here by authority of the authors or their representatives.

[Illustration: Very truly yours, Octave Thanet]

THE SPIDER'S EYE.

BY LUCRETIA P. HALE.

Putnam's Magazine, July, 1856.

There are whispering galleries, where, if the ear is placed in a certain position, it takes in the sound of the lowest whisper from the opposite side of the room. But, to produce this effect, the architecture of the apartment must be of a peculiar nature, and, especially, the rules and laws of sound must be observed.

I have often thought that, were one wise enough, there might be found, in every room, a centre to which all sound must converge. Nay, that perhaps such a focus had already been discovered by some one who has wished to appear wiser than his neighbors, who has made use of some hitherto unknown scientific fact, and has on any one occasion, or on many occasions, thus made himself the centre of information... Continue reading book >>


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