Hearts and Crosses
Story
Resource
This story tells of a Texas rancher named Webb who is not content with holding a lower rank than his wife regarding ranch affairs. He leaves to be the master of his own ranch, but is lured back by a sign that was used to signal a secret rendezvous when he and his wife were dating.
Author:
O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories
This collection of short stories by O. Henry gives the reader a wonderful selection of characters from the United States of 100 years ago.