A Green Hand
"A Green Hand" is a captivating short story by O. Henry that follows the experiences of a young and inexperienced sailor who embarks on a journey filled with misadventures and lessons in the bustling environment of a ship. The narrative explores themes of naivety, camaraderie, and the contrast between appearances and reality. Through wit and humor, O. Henry captures the challenges faced by the green hand as he navigates the complexities of life at sea, ultimately delivering a poignant reflection on growth and self-discovery.
"I shall never again employ any but experienced salesmen, who thoroughly understand the jewelry business," said a Houston jeweler to a friend yesterday. "You see, at Christmas time we generally need more help, and sometimes employ people who can sell goods, but are not familiar with the fine points of the business. Now, that young man over there is thoroughly good and polite to everyone, but he has just lost me one of my best customers." "How was that?" asked the friend. "A man who always trades with us came in with his wife last week and with her assistance selected a magnificent diamond pin that he had promised her for a Christmas present and told this young man to lay it aside for him till today." "I see," said the friend, "and he sold it to someone else and disappointed him." "It's plain you don't know much about married men," said the jeweler. "That idiot of a clerk actually saved the pin for him and he had to buy it."
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