Short Fiction by O. Henry

Chapter I

Words you’ll meet in this part (8)
scissors
A tool used for cutting, consisting of two metal blades joined together.
ivory
Hard, white material from tusks and teeth of elephants and other animals.
artery
A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.
coroner
A public official who investigates deaths to determine cause and manner.
lace
A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
handkerchief
A small square of cloth used for wiping the nose or face.
embroidered
Decorated with needlework using thread or yarn.
verdict
A formal decision or judgment made by a jury or court in a legal case.

Short Fiction by O. Henry 8 new words

Chapter I

Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home. He has been stabbed with a pair of , poisoned with “rough on rats.” His throat has been cut with an handled razor, an in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.

The is summoned and the room examined. On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady’s , with the initials “J. B.,” a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich. The coroner renders a of suicide.

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