Chekhov’s tale of an unlikely marriage between an older, poorly educated man and the beautiful daughter of a church caretaker who tries to make sure she can stay in her home after his death. The husband is jealous of his attractive wife and convinces himself that she can change the weather to get young men to visit their home. (3,290 words)
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