Short Fiction by O. Henry

The Good Boy

Words you’ll meet in this part (8)
syllable
A unit of sound in a word, typically containing a vowel.
tease
To make fun of someone playfully or mockingly.
fie
An exclamation of disgust or disapproval (archaic).
contemptible
Deserving scorn or disdain; morally reprehensible.
rapscallion
A mischievous or dishonest person; a rascal.
spank
To slap someone's buttocks as punishment or play.
indeed
Used to emphasize a statement or response.
eighteen
The number following seventeen and preceding nineteen (18).

Short Fiction by O. Henry 8 new words

The Good Boy

(Mostly in Words of One )

James was a good boy.

He would not his cat or his dog.

He went to school.

One day as he went home he saw a lady cross the street, and some rude boys tried to guy her.

James took the lady by the hand and led her to a safe place.

“Oh, !” he said to the boys. “For shame, to talk so to the nice lady. A good, kind boy will be mild and love to help the old.”

At this the boys did rail and laugh.

“Oh, boys,” said James, “do not be rude and speak so harsh. At home, I have a dear old grandma, and this kind lady may be one, too.”

The lady took James by the ear and said: “You little . I’ve a good mind to you until you can’t navigate. Grandmother, ! I’m only twenty-nine my last birthday, and I don’t feel a day over . Now, you clear out, or I’ll slap you good.”

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