The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'. Because the
tree was mentioned in a newspaper, the number of visitors to Frinley has now
increased. The tree was planted near a church fifty years ago, but it is only
in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. It is said that if
anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will
die. Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of
victims. The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has
refused. He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income as
tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it. In spite of
all that has been said, the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting
their names on the tree-trunk. So far, not one of them has been struck down by
sudden death!&