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  Ton the Little Man by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Chapter One - Hard Times Tom wore a long face and trudged on. His trousers had faded and clothed with dust. Reaching the threshold, he inserted the key into the lock and embraced his house. He hissed and slammed the door behind him, for the evening was the worst day of his life. He had to work late again even though it was Christmas Eve. But now, at last, the hammer had fallen on him! As soon as he was indoors, Tom sank into his favorite chair. After a time, he sat up and drew his rickety table. The little man lit up the room and his face looked pale in the lamplight. Tom took the letter out of his pocket. He lowered his bifocals. He glanced above them at the letter and a deep melancholy settled over his spirit. The company had sacked Tom, and it was a bitter pill to swallow. "WHY ALWAYS ME?" he banged the table. Tom had disposed of the letter when he heard a faint knock on the door. "Who's there?" "It's ...