The Monkey's Paw

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Across
  1. 2. having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable
  2. 3. to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc
  3. 8. a general discharge or outpouring of anything
  4. 11. a small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or spoiling
  5. 13. to give evidence of; indicate
  6. 14. anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions
  7. 15. characterized by lack of seriousness or sense
Down
  1. 1. fond of or addicted to drink
  2. 4. to reecho or resound
  3. 5. to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame
  4. 6. unwarrantedly or impertinently bold
  5. 7. red or reddish; ruddy
  6. 9. to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful
  7. 10. commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
  8. 12. pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters