An Evil Eye

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Dogs barked and pulled on their chains as the man approached the farm.

He fingered the knife in his satchel. He was very tired and had gone two days without food.

“I am very strong,” he said. “I can work.”

The farmer did not understand his words, but the man showed his biceps and he nodded. He was not inhospitable.

The man worked for him for two weeks. In return he received food and a place to rest.

One morning, he was gone.