The Forsaken Village - Chapter 2 - The Mystery of Santa’s Silence
Chapter 2: The Mystery of Santa’s Silence As Don Eduardo and Señor Snappy strolled into the quaint village of Hawthwaite, the cobblestone streets echoed with the patter of small feet. A gaggle of children, their cheeks rosy from the crisp English air, surrounded the sophisticated gentleman and his cultured alligator companion with wide-eyed curiosity. “Does he bite?” piped a freckle-faced boy, pointing at Señor Snappy with a mix of awe and apprehension. “Indeed not, young sir,” replied Don Eduardo, tipping his bowler hat. “Señor Snappy is as genteel as they come.” The children bombarded them with questions, their voices melding into a cacophony of lower middle class vernacular, a charming melody of the Edwardian era. Amidst the hubbub, Don Eduardo, ever the conversationalist, posed a question of his own. “Tell me, dear children, why do you believe Santa has not visited Hawthwaite these past Christmases?” The question sparked a flurry of excited shouts. “He forgot us!” cried one. “He’s ...

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