Short Fiction by O. Henry

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Words you’ll meet in this part (3)
gilbert
A unit of magnetomotive force in the CGS system.
hydrangea
A flowering shrub with large clusters of colorful blooms.
lilac
A shrub or small tree with fragrant purple or white flowers.

Short Fiction by O. Henry 3 new words

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When Mr. and Mrs.  Warren were spinning softly homeward in a closed carriage, after the ceremony, said:

“Nevada, would you really like to know what I wrote you in the letter that you received tonight?”

“Fire away!” said his bride.

“Word for word,” said Gilbert, “it was this: ‘My dear Miss Warren—You were right about the flower. It was a , and not a .’ ”

“All right,” said Nevada. “But let’s forget it. The joke’s on Barbara, anyway!”

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