One story by this man sees Mr. Behrman paint a leaf on a wall, while in another, Jimmy Valentine opens a safe in order to save a child.
In one of this man's works, Detective Woods arrests Kernan for the murder of Norcross, "The Clarion Call." One story by this man sees Mr. Behrman paint a leaf on a wall, while in another, Jimmy Valentine opens a safe in order to save a child. This author of "A Retrieved Reformation" wrote stories such as "The Furnished Room" in his collection The Four Million. He wrote about two kidnappers who pay Ebenezer Dorset to take back the title character in "The Ransom of Red Chief," and his most famous story features Jim and Della selling their most prized possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other. For 10 points, name this author of "The Gift of the Magi."
In one of this man's works, Detective Woods arrests Kernan for the murder of Norcross, "The Clarion Call.
{O. Henry} [accept William Sydney {Porter}]