THE FOREIGN POLICY OF COMPANY 99 by O. Henry
March 23, 2019
THE FOREIGN POLICY OF COMPANY 99 John Byrnes, hose-cart driver of Engine Company No. 99, was afflicted with what his…
THE PURPLE DRESS by O. Henry
March 23, 2019
THE PURPLE DRESS We are to consider the shade known as purple. It is a color justly in repute among…
THE SOCIAL TRIANGLE by O. Henry
March 23, 2019
THE SOCIAL TRIANGLE At the stroke of six Ikey Snigglefritz laid down his goose. Ikey was a tailor’s apprentice. Are…
VANITY AND SOME SABLES by O. Henry
March 23, 2019
VANITY AND SOME SABLES When “Kid” Brady was sent to the rope by Molly McKeever’s blue-black eyes he withdrew from…
THE MAKING OF A NEW YORKER by O. Henry
March 23, 2019
THE MAKING OF A NEW YORKER Besides many other things, Raggles was a poet. He was called a tramp; but…
BRICKDUST ROW
March 22, 2019
BRICKDUST ROW Blinker was displeased. A man of less culture and poise and wealth would have sworn. But Blinker always…
THE BADGE OF POLICEMAN O'ROON
March 22, 2019
THE BADGE OF POLICEMAN O’ROON It cannot be denied that men and women have looked upon one another for the…
THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY
March 22, 2019
THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY It is well that hay fever and colds do not obtain in the healthful vicinity…
THE ASSESSOR OF SUCCESS
March 22, 2019
Hastings Beauchamp Morley sauntered across Union Square with a pitying look at the hundreds that lolled upon the park benches….
TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN
March 22, 2019
TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN There is one day that is ours. There is one day when all we Americans who…