The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for his wealth and social status. However, she soon discovers that he has been embezzling funds from his business partners. She decides to leave him but realizes that she cannot return the money she took as part of their marriage settlement. She comes up with a plan to return the stolen money by framing her husband's business partner for the crime. The partner is arrested and imprisoned, while Georgia's husband is left to deal with the consequences of his actions. The story explores themes of deception, manipulation, and the consequences of one's actions.
By O. Henry · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama