In this month’s story the characters start out with a problem, and in trying to solve that problem they end up with a whole lot more problems. The Boar-Pig by Saki is a little gem of a story and we’re going to find out why. As always, you will benefit most if you read the story for yourself: writ.rs/boarpig In the first paragraph, we meet our first two characters – Mrs Philidore Stossen and her daughter. They are contemplating how to get access to Mrs Cuvering’s illustrious garden party. There’s just one problem. They haven’t been invited.
So, what to do? Well, Mrs Stossen has a plan. They’ll access the garden via a grass paddock and fruit garden at the back rather than presenting themselves at the front of the house in the normal way.