Sam Lawson was the best storyteller among the folks of his New England community. In the early days of Massachusetts, there were no magazines, daily papers, theatre or opera; so entertainment came in the form of oral stories. Harry begged Sam to tell them a story that was strange and different from anything that they had ever heard before. On this particular occasion the boys wished to hear the tale "Come down, come down!". This story is an example of a framed a story within a story. Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American abolitionist and author. She came from the Beecher family, a famous religious family, and is best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions for enslaved African Americans. Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential for both her writings and her public stances on social issues of the day. SUDDEN FICTION is the Virgibooks' new series aiming at the emotional side of the reader. The series' goal is to provide the reader with strong emotions in few pages. From thriller to fantasy, from love stories to classical works, we want to entertain. This ebook is realized with the best softwares available on the market. Enjoy it! www.virgibooks.com