Mike and His Family

Рамиро Лебедев-Толмач
     As you know from our previous stories, Mike is Nora’s husband. He is not very big, I’d say he is pretty small - just skin and bone, as his wife says. He works at a bank. When he has some free time he plays chess. Actually, he is a well-known chess player in his native town.
     His cousin Tom is a very strange boy. He is only 15, but he looks like a big man. He doesn’t often go to school, when he does, his conduct leaves much to be desired. For example one day his music teacher ran out in tears from school.
     Nora’s son Morgan is a constant pain in his neck. Mike had to give up smoking because of him, but it was too late. Morgan also cheats at cards, no wonder many of his teachers owe him a pretty penny. Some bad people believe Mike is not his real dad. It must be somebody else. For example, Walter.
     O.K. if you have any questions regarding Morgan apply directly to Nora. Before you can say Jack Robinson, she will tell you about your past and future. She will also inform you about your parents even if you don’t ask her to...