Summary: In the Arctic Circle, the most beautiful maiden of her tribe relates her life story to Mr. Twain. All she wants out of life is a true romance, but she is the daughter of the richest man in the region, and she is often worried that people only pretend to like her for her money. When Mr. Twain asks how much her father is worth, she excitedly tells him that he is worth twenty-two fish-hooks, "made out of real iron!" She then goes on to relate the story of her last suitor, whom she was sure reciprocated her love. He was accused of stealing one of her father's fish-hooks and was killed. The maiden was devastated and disgusted, until she went to brush her hair with the other girls nine months later and found the missing hook.
Commentary: This short story was my favorite, seeing as how I decided to name the site after it and all. It just goes to show how wealth is completely relative, and how we react to it much the same way around the globe. Our customs might be different, and we might not enjoy soap and candlesticks as a luxurious snack, but we all go through the same trials of doubt and guilt.
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