ReadOasis Step 2
By W.W. Jacobs
(Part 4)

His father smiled with embarrassment. He felt childish for so easily believing in silly magic. But he held up the monkey’s paw. He gave a serious look to his son and flashed a smile at his wife. Then he sat down at the piano and played a few impressive chords.

"I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man in a clear voice in time with the music.

The piano made a fine crashing sound that greeted his words. But suddenly, the music was interrupted by ...