The boy from a poor family forgot about his own birthday, but at the gate, he saw a package. “What is this, who left it?”
Vanya woke up earlier than usual. The room was dark and cool, with a draft coming from the window. He pulled the blanket up to his chin and closed his eyes for a moment, but sleep did not return. Outside, it was November—gray and chilly. The village streets were deserted, and it seemed as if … Read more