"After-hours. A slave and his friends and other works" - a collection of works by the famous Scottish writer John Brown. The book contains various works dedicated to human destiny, friendship and faith in goodness. One of the vivid stories - "Rab and his friends" - tells about the faithful dog Rab, who shows loyalty and self-sacrifice in difficult situations. The author skilfully reproduces the character traits of the heroes and touches the deep feelings. This book will charm the reader with its warmth and depth of feelings, emphasizing the importance of humanity and friendship in our lives.