The Open Window
Complete textFramton Nuttel arrives at a country house carrying letters of introduction and hopes of benefiting his nerves. While he waits for his hostess, her composed young niece explains why a window stands open, giving an ordinary room a disturbing atmosphere.
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Saki makes a polite introductory visit depend on an alarming imbalance of information. Framton's vulnerability is established through his efforts to say the right thing, while the young speaker controls the scene with impressive composure. The short form makes every detail of setting and conversation count toward the changing interpretation of what is visible.
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Enjoy a brief social encounter whose controlled storytelling transforms a harmless-looking window into a source of mounting nervous suspense.
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Author: Saki. Language: English. Reading edition: 28 October 2026.
Opening excerpt
“My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,” said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; “in the meantime you must try and put up with me.”
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