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Sam and Bill are short con specialists, not rocket scientists. O. Henry was a satirist with a touch of the anti-establishment to him, but he wrote for the masses. That means simple, direct (though very clever) words and a structure that's extremely easy to follow. He is best-known for his twist endings, and playful writing style, which pretty much makes it a breeze to read through. You won't find a more accessible story this side of "Fun with Dick and Jane."