Jane Swan pick of the month real life stories short stories Monday, May 8, 2017 The Stool by Jane Swan Upon retirement, a loyal butler is insulted by being accused of thievery; by Jane Swan. William Shakespeare Pavrati placed a grey wooden stool on the verandah of his modest cottage and sat down. The sun was just going off the porch though it was still hot. He closed his eyes and listened to the cries of the market traders a street over. An occasional bicycle came past loaded with bright cloth or … Read more Labels: Jane Swan pick of the month real life stories short stories 6 comments: