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* O. Henry (1862—1910) was the pen name of William Sydney Porter, an American short story writer. His short, simple stories are noted for their careful plotting, ironic coincidences, and surprise endings. Author His approximately 300 stories are collected in Cabbages and Kings (1904), The Four Million (1906), The Voice of the City (1908), Options (1909), and others. Author Write what you like; there is no other rule. --- O. Henry Text Analysis Protagonists of the story average height a bit slow strongly built not so adventurous honest, truthful, responsible and devoted He wa