Ambrose Bierce · 1891 · B1 · ≈ 16 min
The Boarded Window
Глава 3 — The young wife
When Murlock built his cabin he was young, strong and full of hope. He began the hard work of creating a farm. He kept a gun — a rifle—for hunting to support himself.
He had married a young woman, in all ways worthy of his honest love and loyalty. She shared the dangers of life with a willing spirit and a light heart. There is no known record of her name or details about her. They loved each other and were happy.
One day Murlock returned from hunting in a deep part of the forest. He found his wife sick with fever and confusion. There was no doctor or neighbor within miles. She was in no condition to be left alone while he went to find help. So Murlock tried to take care of his wife and return her to good health. But at the end of the third day she fell into unconsciousness and died.