It it known that O. Henry's language is very rich and full of great quotations. For reading and analyzing I've chosen one of his great short stories called "A Lickpenny Lover". As far as I know, this story is included in the author's collection of short stories "The Voice of the City" (1908).

   Judging by the title I considered it to be for sure connected with some love affair and money. So, when I read this text for the first time, it came up to my expectations. Besides, as it is preferable for all O. Henry's writings this story has intricate plot and funny unexpectable ending.