【正文】 s] life had to be secret The Romancers: Summary A professional beggar tried to tell his fake miserable experience to Morton Crosby in order to arouse sympathy in the latter, and eventually get money from him. However, Crosby was too intelligent to believe the beggar’s story. Instead of exposing him directly, Crosby made up an even more ridiculous story. In the end, the beggar failed to cheat Crosby of his money. Main Characters: Morton Crosby ? portrayed as a man from the city, who is really concerned about his benefits. suspicious and wary of the stranger. streetsmart as he did not succumb to the stranger’s persuasion. weaved his way out at last. ? describe the character of most people from the city Main Characters: The Beggar tried to find some topics to chat with Morton in order to arouse sympathy in Morton. topics were avoided diplomatically for several times but he tried and tried. came to his main point to borrow money from Morton, but was still declined at last. Dialogues: ? The Beggar: I could tell you things that you39。 in fact, one does not willingly speak of them. It is considered unlucky. We will therefore close this discussion. ? The Beggar: But it is still October! ? Morton Crosby: The Afghan November began yesterday. Descriptions: Morton Crosby: ? discouragingly ? making an excursion himself into the realms of fiction ? saw the opening and avoided it The Beggar: ? strenuous, unseeing gaze