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About The Book: "The Very Best Short Stories of O. Henry" presents a carefully chosen assortment of O. Henry's most renowned and timeless short stories. This collection highlights the essence of O. Henry's literary brilliance, encompassing . "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief," which have significantly impacted American literature. About The Author: William Sidney Porter, (1862-1910,) better known as O. Henry, The "O. Henry" made its debut with the story "Whistling Dick’s Christmas Stocking," published in McClure’s Magazine in December 1899. His first collection of short stories, "Cabbages and Kings," was released in 1904, captivating audiences with his clever storytelling and unexpected endings. Subsequent collections, including "The Four Million" (1906), "The Trimmed Lamp" (1907), and "Whirligigs" (1910), further solidified his reputation as a masterful storyteller. CONTENTS: 1. THE PROEM BY THE CARPENTER.................................................... 7, 2. FOX-IN-THE-MORNING................................................................... 11, 3. THE LOTUS AND THE BOTTLE ....................................................... 18, 4. SMITH ................................................................................................. 27, 5. CAUGHT ............................................................................................. 36, 6. CUPID’S EXILE NUMBER TWO ...................................................... 46, 7. THE PHONOGRAPH AND THE GRAFT........................................... 51, 8. MONEY MAZE................................................................................... 61, 9. THE ADMIRAL .................................................................................. 69, 10. THE FLAG PARAMOUNT .............................................................. 76, 11. THE SHAMROCK AND THE PALM .............................................. 84, 12. THE REMNANTS OF THE CODE ......................................