'Hearts and Crosses,' by O. Henry, Part One — VOA Learning English
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We present part one of the short story "Hearts and Crosses," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.
Baldy woods reached for a drink and got it. When Baldy wanted something, he usually got it. He — but this is not Baldy’s story. Now he took his third drink, which was larger than the first and the second. Baldy had been listening to the troubles of a friend. Now Baldy was going to tell his friend what to do. So the friend was buying him the drinks. This was the right thing for the friend to do.
“I’d be king if I were you,” said Baldy. He said it loudly and strongly.
Webb Yeager moved his wide hat back on his head. He put his fingers in his…
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