The May House at Nolan

John May was acquitted, immediately left the country and has never been heard of from that day. Shortly afterward, his mother and sisters removed to St. Louis. The farm passed into the possession of a man who owns the land adjoining and has a dwelling of his own. But what was it that passed through Mr. Odell's store at Nolan? End The Thing at Nolan by Ambrose Bierce is published by Hodder & Stoughton $25 (with free shipping)