[WELLS HASTINGS(24 June 1878- 9 May 1923) was an American writer widely known for his humorous stories] GIDEON “An’ de next’ frawg dat houn’ pup seen, he pass him by wide.” The house, which had hung upon every word, roared with laughter and shook with a storming volley of applause. Gideon bowed to right and […]
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[O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), a well-acclaimed American short story writer. There is always an element of surprise at the end of his stories.] THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF It looked like a good thing: but wait till I tell you. We were
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SHE sat at the window watching the evening invade the avenue. Her head was leaned against the window curtains and in her nostrils was the odor of dusty cretonne. She was tired.Few people passed. The man out of the last house passed on his way home; she heard his footsteps clacking along the concrete pavement
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