The golden necklace
It was a Sunday bright morning in London. It was the time of world war 2 where the British government was under pressure, where they had no other choice rather than borrowing money from merchants such as the gold. One of the merchant name was CapTbook. He was really rich and justifying. There was no one who didn’t want to work under him. He had a servant whose ancestors had served his family for ages. His name was Richard Bucket. He was a man with lose shirt, white hair and bony face. He was above 70’s and was on bed. He had no more than a month chance but before dying he asked CapTbook that will he appoint his son Samuel bucket in his place. CapTbook had fulfilled his wish and Samuel was now going to be his next servant
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It was now the first day at work for Samuel. He was a joyful and happy man of 18. But now he was tensed with the great responsibility that he had. His first day was a bit restless with having trouble where to keep where or working 24 hrs. he had a bit comfort after his 7th day as he had memorized his place and timetable. But on a Tuesday morning queen of England ordered a bright, precious golden necklace ornamented with diamonds, ruby and pearl. It was fully ready and presented in front of the public. It was now going to be gifted to the queen the next day. CapTbook locked the necklace in his most trusted locker with high security. The awaited day had arrived. Samuel wanted to take a sneak peek of the necklace before it is send to palace. He slightly opened the door of the room where the necklace was kept. He was horrified with what he saw.
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He saw the locker was broken and the necklace being stole. Samuel broke in and started to shout and tried to catch the thief. Thief was able to run away but was not able to enclose his identity to Samuel. He was no other than Dan copper, CapTbook’s manager. Samuel was horrified with what he saw with not knowing what to do. He first ran of the room and went down to his bed. It was morning 3:30 pm so no one was awake. He was scared with millions of questions in his mind. Should I complain about Dan? What will I say to master the following Day? What will now master gift to the queen? At last he was ready to face his master and tell the truth. This morning as CapTbook woke up, Samuel ran to his master but before he reached Dan was reached too. CapTbook called Samuel angrily. It looked like Dan had already told a false story. “Samuel where is the necklace?” shouted CapTbook. I”I don’t know master it was him…” answered Samuel as Cap interrupted “so you will not tell where it is, Samuel you are fired!!, don’t show you face again” shouted Cap in full anger as he pulled and pushed Samuel out of his house.
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Samuel had returned back home crying deeply, worried about his family. As soon he reached his small wooden hut type house which is common in Britain, he was started being cursed. “what had I teach you, why did you need to complain about Dan, why did you took a peek of the necklace, did your mind went down to fire, now we have nothing to do except starve and die “shouted the old man coughing to Samuel. He had nothing to do except cry and curse his luck and faith. Soon the starving days had begun. Richard said bye to Samuel and left the world.
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Samuel was now cleaning the snow for penny. He had only cabbage soup once in a day. But on the Friday morning something happen which was unexpected. there was a knock on the door while he was preparing soup. It was first time someone knocked the door after the starving days. Samuel ran to see who was in. as there is peep hole he slightly opened the door, it was no there than CapTbook. He was standing still with a piece of paper i9n his hand. “may I come in?” asked CapTbook. “you are welcome in master”. Both settled down on a wooden floor. “see here, I had made no mistake in my life other than believing and keeping Dan as my manager. Dan had theft millions of time without coming to my knowledge everyone was so scared of me but you Sam you told me but I didn’t listen and that’s my mistake” said CapTbook handling a cheaque to Samuel. “you are more worthy than being a servant, so from now on will you be my manager and partner” said CapTbook handling an agreement paper for managers. “it’s your gratefulness Master” said Samuel as he signed the papers. “No, no from now on call me only Cap” said Cap shaking hands with Sam.
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The end
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