The Four Million

The Four Million is O. Henry's second collection of short tales to be released. The title of the book alludes to the city's population during the time several of the stories are set, in New York City.The collection of twenty-five short tales features many of the author's most well-known works. In the days before Christmas, a young married couple struggles to buy gifts for one another in the touching tale "The Gift of the Magi." Delia sells her own hair to buy a platinum pocket watch chain, ...