What it Was

"What It Was" is a short story by O. Henry that captures the essence of surprise and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a vivid, bustling environment, it revolves around a chance encounter between two characters who reflect on their past and the choices they've made. O. Henry’s signature wit and irony are evident as he explores themes of love, memory, and the unpredictability of life, culminating in a twist that leaves readers pondering the nature of fate and romance. Through rich characterizations and a charming narrative style, the story exemplifies O. Henry's mastery of storytelling and his keen insight into the human experience.

• Short story

								
There was something the matter with the electric lights Tuesday night,
and Houston was as dark as Egypt when Moses blew the gas out. They
were on Rusk Avenue, out on the lawn, taking advantage of the
situation, and were holding as close a session as possible.

Presently she said:

"George, I know you love me, and I am sure that nothing in the world
can change my affection for you, yet I feel that something has come
between us, and although I have hesitated long to tell you, it is
paining me very much."

"What is it, my darling?" asked George, in an agony of suspense.
"Speak, my own, and tell me what it is that has come between you and
me?"

"I think, George" she softly sighed, "it is your watch."

And George loosened his hold for a moment and shifted his Waterbury.
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