That character hums a bit from Madame Butterfly and reads Marcus Aurelius at this story's end before he is interrupted by "a beast at bay.
Appearing at the beginning of this work is Whitney, a friend of the protagonist. One character owned a dog named Lazarus who drowned in quicksand. That character hums a bit from Madame Butterfly and reads Marcus Aurelius at this story's end before he is interrupted by "a beast at bay." FTP, name this Richard Connell story ending with Sanger Rainsford sleeping in the excellent bed of Count Zaroff, a dude who likes to hunt people.
Appearing at the beginning of this work is Whitney, a friend of the protagonist.
"The Most Dangerous Game"