The Swing of the Pendulum (Unabridged)

The Swing of the Pendulum is a short story by Katherine Mansfield: The landlady knocked at the door. – «Come in,» said Viola. – «There is a letter for you,» said the landlady, «a special letter» – she held the green envelope in a corner of her dingy apron. – «Thanks.» Viola, kneeling on the floor, poking at the little dusty stove, stretched out her hand. «Any answer?»…