Short Fiction by O. Henry

No Time to Lose

Words you’ll meet in this part (2)
utmost
Greatest or highest in degree, extent, or amount.
cauterize
To burn or sear tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection.

Short Fiction by O. Henry 2 new words

No Time to Lose

A young Houston mother rushed into the house the other day in the excitement, calling out to her mother to put an iron on the fire as quick as possible.

“What is the matter?” asked the old lady.

“A dog has just bitten Tommy, and I am afraid it was mad. Oh, hurry up, mother; be as quick as you can!”

“Are you going to try to the wound?”

“No—I’ve got to iron that blue skirt before I can wear it to go after the doctor. Do be in a hurry.”

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