He started writing before the war and his first story, "Three Generations," has been hailed as a masterpiece. ... The lovers asked her father's permission to wed. ... The daughter, mother, the foster-son, the maids and even the dogs trembled when the lifted his voice. ... And within that house he wanted to be the center of everything, even of his daughter's honeymoon. ... "You don't know my father-in-law," he groaned. ...

• Word Count: 5098
• Approx Pages: 20
• Grade Level: High School