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"Old Amable" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of aging, memory, and the passage of time. The narrative centers around the character of Amable, an elderly man reflecting on his past and the relationships he once cherished. Through Maupassant's keen observations and rich prose, the story delves into Amable's introspections, revealing the bittersweet nature of nostalgia and the impact of time on love and happiness. The tale captures the essence of human longing and regret, showcasing Maupassant's mastery in depicting the complexities of life and the human condition.
She saw nothing in front of the door, nothing on the bench, nothing on the dung heap, where the old man used sometimes to sit in hot weather. But, just as she was on the point of going in again, she chanced to raise her eyes toward the big apple tree, which sheltered the entrance to the farmyard, and suddenly she saw two feet—two feet at the height of her face belonging to a man who was hanging. She uttered terrible cries: “Victor! Victor! Victor!” He ran out in his shirt. She could not utter another word, and turning aside her head so as not to see, she pointed toward the tree with her outstretched arm. Not understanding what she meant, he took the candle in order to find out, and in the midst of the foliage lit up from below he saw old Amable hanging high up with a stable-halter round his neck. A ladder was leaning against the trunk of the apple tree. Victor ran to fetch a bill-hook, climbed up the tree and cut the halter. But the old man was already cold and his tongue protruded horribly with a frightful grimace.
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