The story revolves around a wealthy man who has been swindled out of his fortune by a con artist. The wealthy man's daughter falls in love with the con artist and marries him, unaware of his true nature. As the truth begins to unravel, the daughter must confront her husband's deceitful ways and decide whether to stand by him or leave him.
By O. Henry · First published 1913 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Political Satire, Mystery