'After Twenty Years,' by O.Henry — VOA Learning English
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We present the short story "After Twenty Years," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State.
The cop moved along the street, looking strong and important. This was the way he always moved. He was not thinking of how he looked. There were few people on the street to see him. It was only about ten at night, but it was cold. And there was a wind with a little rain in it.
He stopped at doors as he walked along, trying each door to be sure that it was closed for the night. Now and then he turned and looked up and down the street. He was a fine-looking cop, watchful, guarding the peace.
People in this part of the city went home early. Now and then you…
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