A teacher in a city school circa 1916 (we assume New York) works with a 12 year old immigrant boy whose family had recently arrived from Russia as he becomes assimilated to our culture. In part one the boy, after she asks him to try on a George Washington costume for an upcoming school play, becomes very upset- but won't give up what is hurting him. Check out our new website at <a href= "https://www.bestof1001stories.com.sign">www.bestof1001stories.com.sign</a> up for our newsletter, and leave a kind review at one of our 1001 podcasts. Thanks!

THE LIE (PT 2)   MARY ANTIN

A huge collection of beautifully narrated and carefully chosen short stories from golden age authors (1850-1930) who knew how to deliver stories that reach the heart and soul of the reader and listener. 
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