"The Gentle Grafter" by O. Henry is a compilation of funny stories from the early 1900s featuring the escapades of Jeff Peters and his buddy, Andy Tucker, who are always cooking up sly plans and pulling off questionable tricks, but they do it all with a sense of fun. From the get-go, Jeff shares his clever thoughts and life lessons about their adventures in trickery, setting the stage for the book's easy-going style. Jeff tells the tale of how they took advantage of a flooded town called Bird City by controlling all the saloons during a big storm, making money off the thirsty residents.
The Gentle Grafter
By O. Henry
Two mischievous partners charm their way through a series of lighthearted scams and dubious schemes, proving that a bit of wit can go a long way in the world of trickery.
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About the AuthorWilliam Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
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