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"The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water" by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, is a witty and satirical short story that explores themes of rivalry and social etiquette through the lens of a whimsical and absurd conflict. The narrative unfolds around the peculiar feud between two neighboring families, reflecting Saki's keen eye for human folly and his mastery of dry humor. With its sharp dialogue and clever twists, the story illuminates the absurdities of petty squabbles in a charmingly unpredictable manner, showcasing Saki's distinct storytelling style and incisive commentary on Edwardian society.

• Short story

								

heartily in the singing of the final hymn, which told of peace and joy
and archangels and golden glories; but her thoughts were dwelling on the
pauper aunt of Exeter.

Years have rolled away, and some of the actors in this wayside drama have
passed into the Unknown; other onions have arisen, have flourished, have
gone their way, and the offending hen has long since expiated her
misdeeds and lain with trussed feet and a look of ineffable peace under
the arched roof of Barnstaple market.

But the Blood-feud of Toad-Water survives to this day.
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