[00:11.01]Why does the vicar refuse to cut down the tree? [00:16.94]The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'. [00:22.89]Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, [00:26.47]the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased. [00:31.71]The tree was planted near the church fifty years ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation. [00:43.07]It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will die. [00:52.89]Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims. [00:59.95]The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused. [01:08.52]He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income, [01:14.13]as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it. [01:20.04]In spite of all that has been said, [01:23.23]the tourists have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk. [01:29.10]So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!