William Sydney Porter

better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer.

The Gift of the Magi

William Sydney Porter

On Christmas Eve, Della Young discovers that she has only $1.87 to buy a present for her husband Jim. She visits the nearby shop of a hairdresser, Madame Sofronie, who buys Della's long hair for $20. Della then uses the money to buy a platinum pocket...