"She did all that she was told, she was always truthful, she kept her clothes clean, ate milk puddings as though they were jam tarts, learned her lessons perfectly, and was polite in her manners."
"Was she pretty?" asked the bigger of the small girls.
"Not as pretty as any of you," said the bachelor, "but she was horribly good."
There was a wave of reaction in favour of the story; the word horrible in connection with goodness was a novelty that commended itself.
A Literary Cornucopia explores Saki’s witty and unexpected short story The Storyteller—a darkly comic tale about morality, storytelling, and why children prefer a story with danger over one with a predictable lesson.
Check out another Saki story: Episode 110 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luisa-molina/episodes/Episode-110-H-H--Munro-Saki-and-The-Open-Window-e2nteob (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luisa-molina/episodes/Episode-110-H-H--Munro-Saki-and-The-Open-Window-e2nteob)
18 Aug 2026
Episode 159: "The Father" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Then the priest rose. "There is yet this, however," said he, and walking toward Thord, he took him by the hand and looked gravely into his eyes: "God grant that the child may become a blessing to you!"What can change a person’s heart?
“The Father” by Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson follows a wealthy, proud father whose life is transformed by love, loss, and an unexpected spiritual awakening. A Literary Cornucopia explores this powerful story of family, pride, and the things that truly matter when status and certainty begin to fall away. Discover how a father’s relationship with his son leads to a profound transformation—and asks a timeless question: What does it take to soften a hardened heart?
30 Jun 2026
Episode 158: Summertime Memories
Dumbfounded, I came to realize my situation. I had been warned when I was young, but never did I think this could happen to me. I had listened to the stories from those who survived and remembered the sage advice. “Keep your light going and pray they set you free.” ( "A Summertime Short Story)" Summer’s more than just sunshine — it’s the stories, memories, and moments that stay with us forever.
I just revisited childhood memories — catching fireflies, family beach days, unexpected camping adventures. These moments remind us summer is about more than heat; it’s about connection, adventure, and nostalgia.
#SummerVibes #MemoriesInTheMaking #Nostalgia #FamilyTime
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