Prompt

"Prompt" by O. Henry is a short story that delves into the themes of love, coincidence, and the unpredictability of life. The narrative follows a chance meeting between two characters that leads to a humorous and insightful exploration of romantic misunderstandings and the serendipitous nature of human connections. With O. Henry’s signature wit and clever twist, the story captures the essence of everyday life and the unexpected moments that can change it forever.

• Short story

								
He raised his arm to strike, but lax and slow
His arm fell nerveless to his side.
He might have struck a mighty ringing blow.
A blow that might have been his joy and pride.

But no--his strength at once did fade away,
A sudden blow seemed all his soul to fix;
He was a workman, working by the day,
And heard the whistle blow the hour of six.
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