One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas. - O. Henry

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One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas.

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About O. Henry

O. Henry (11 September 1862 – 5 June 1910) was the pen name of William Sydney Porter, a short-story writer famous for his use of twist endings.

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Native Name: William Sydney Porter
Alternative Names: Olivier Henry • Oliver Henry
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