Hungry Henry’s Ruse
Read the complete short story “Hungry Henry’s Ruse” by O. Henry.
Hungry Henry: Madam, I am state agent for a new roller-action, unbreakable, double-elastic suspender. Can I show you some?
Mrs. Lonestreet: No, there ain’t no man on the place.
Hungry Henry: Well, then, I am also handling something unique in the way of a silvermounted, morocco leather, dog collar, with name engraved free of charge. Perhaps—
Mrs. Lonestreet: ’Tain’t no use. I ain’t got a dog.
Hungry Henry: Hat’s what I wanted to know. Now fix me de best supper you’se kin, and do it quick or it won’t be healthy fur you. See?
Complete classic story. English source: Standard Ebooks. The source edition identifies the text as public domain in the United States; copyright rules vary by country.
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