"The Toll Gatherer's Day" is a story by the famous American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, which was included in the collection "Repeated Stories". In this work, the author tells the story of a man who for many years opens his heart to travelers by collecting tolls for crossing the river. The main character of the story has a good soul and a fair heart, he is overwhelmed by an inner concern for the fate of other people. He feels joy in helping and being kind to his neighbor. However, sometimes he has to face difficulties that test his faith in people and his own principles. Can the tax collector maintain his integrity and justice in a world where good sometimes outweighs evil? What important conclusions will he make on his long journey? The reader will find answers to these questions while on the pages of this expressive and wise story. "Toll Collector's Day" is a well-known classic work that leaves important thoughts and feelings in the hearts of its readers.