THE BOOKKEEPER'S WIFE, a Short Story by Willa Cather

In the quiet, near-empty offices of the Remsen Paper Company, Percy Bixby, a meticulous bookkeeper, sits alone as the winter sunset fades over the city skyline. His ledgers are balanced, his desk orderly, yet an uncharacteristic anxiety shadows his usually calm demeanor. Driven by the hope of marriage to the enigmatic Stella Brown, Percy has already crossed a dangerous line-borrowing money from the company without permission. As dusk turns to night, Percy must grapple with his conscience and a decision that could ruin everything. Can he find a way out, or will his quiet life unravel under the weight of a forbidden secret?

[@lcarole3131]

Wow_ what great writing!🤯

[@goddessanonymous5853]

Great story and sudden ending that tells a lot about the internal conflict to overcome certain lessons

[@Lyfs-Awsumm]

Great Story! Excellent Narration!❤😊

[@lorraineforster8164]

A quaint story that ends abruptly without resolution.

[@timwoods3173]

Thank you

[@auntyJanette]

Is this a Libravox recording?

[@neuralsurfer]

no.

[@EuniceStone-s9j]

I worked at a bank and we were required to take our vacation. We weren't allowed back on the premises until our scheduled .

[@irenadziovaliene7082]

Good story.

[@Brian-nt1hh]

The incell crowd expect this female interaction and avoid it.

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

Can anyone tell me anything about the enchanting piece of classical piano music that plays after the story?

[@nadaklen3254]

Oh, I would like to know, too.

[@lollypopdrop3961]

well, I used app Shazam, and it said: "Bird's Eye View" by A.L.I.S.O.N. don't know why it was spelled that way,, but that's the name of the piece.

[@nadaklen3254]

@ Thank you for your effort, but it isn't. Not even a similar.