02669cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500300014626400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250503020039350801820069552013170087753400450219465300560223985600430229599900170233815737UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aPhillpotts, Eden,d1862-196014aThe Torch and Other Tales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-300 a'Santa Claus' -- The returned native -- John and Jane -- The old soldier -- When Fox was ferryman -- Mother's misfortune -- Steadfast Samuel -- The hound's pool -- The price of Milly Bassett -- The amber heart -- The wise woman of Walna -- The torch -- 'Spider' -- The woodstock -- The night-hawk.  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Dainis Millers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Torch and Other Tales" by Eden Phillpotts is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The stories encompass various themes and characters, exploring intricate human relationships and moral dilemmas. The opening tale introduces Teddy Pegram, a mysterious newcomer to Little Silver, whose kind demeanor wins over the local residents, especially a young boy named Joey Ford. However, as Pegram's past is called into question with rumors of poaching, tensions arise that challenge the community’s perception of him.  The opening of this narrative focuses on the arrival of Teddy Pegram in the village of Little Silver, detailing how he quickly becomes a beloved figure among the locals, particularly the Ford family. Pegram's friendship with young Joey is established as he delights the boy with toys and games, embracing the role of a benevolent "Santa Claus." However, when rumors about Pegram's possible involvement in poaching circulate, they create a rift in his friendships and raise moral questions about loyalty and truth. Tension builds as Joey's admiration for Pegram conflicts with the growing suspicion among the townsfolk, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of character and consequences in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15737  c57125d57125