My expectations

 It was not the first time when I read this story, and when I reread it a rush of wringing chill ran through my body. Perhaps this brief story - the best that O. Henry has. He is undoubtedly a master of  vital short stories. Really, brevity is the soul of wit. Isn’t it? It’s extremely remarkable story so lively and touching. There is so much vital energy, mutual respect and deep faith. Many writers wasted tons of  paper trying to convey to us some thoughts and ideas. But O. Henry in a few pages revealed to us a life story and made ​​it so easy and memorable.