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Dr. Kemp is working in his study when he sees a man running towards him. The man is short and wearing a high hat, and Dr. Kemp thinks he is a fool. He watches the man run down the hill but notices that he doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. Eventually, the man reaches Dr. Kemp's house and collapses, revealing himself to be the Invisible Man.

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Part 2 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Koskoosh remembers the time of the great famine and times of plenty. He recalls a memory of hunting with his friend Zing-ha and witnessing a moose being attacked by wolves. The story ends with Koskoosh accepting his fate and the law of life.

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Part 1 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Old Koskoosh, an elderly man, listens to the sounds of his tribe packing up camp and preparing to move on the long trail. He reflects on his own mortality and the duties of life that call his granddaughter away from him. The story is available in two parts on VK.com.

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The story is about a newly married couple traveling on a train in Texas. The man is nervous and fidgety, while the bride is uncomfortable and self-conscious. They are both excited about the train ride and plan to enjoy themselves. The man takes pride in the train and explains its features to the bride. The story is part 1 of 2.

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