Papa Shibu loves his job as Night Watchman at the Wax Museum.

But how will he cope when the museum has to close?

Richard Connell, today on the Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

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We are going to have a short story summer.

Through the summer, we'll be showcasing the best short stories

from 1919 to 1993. Today's story was written by Richard Connell. You may recognize him from his famous story, The Most Dangerous Game.

Connell was one of the most popular short story writers of his time.

He went on to have similar luck as a screenwriter, being

nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his script, Meet John Doe,

based on his short story a reputation.

And now, a friend of Napoleon by Richard Connell. All Paris held no happier man than Papa Shibu.

He loved his work.

That is why.

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