Tell-Tale story

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Across
  1. 4. boldness, daring
  2. 7. piece of lumber of small cross section
  3. 12. subject to death
  4. 13. wisdom
  5. 14. forcefully or strongly with emotion
  6. 16. a rhythmic tapping or drumming beat
  7. 17. to bring trouble or distress
Down
  1. 1. something believed or expected
  2. 2. state of resting
  3. 3. dramatic gestures
  4. 5. concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character
  5. 6. to enclose or cover
  6. 8. quality of being charming or polished
  7. 9. narrow opening or crack
  8. 10. to grow dim or pale
  9. 11. sharp, severe
  10. 15. listen