The story under analysis is written by O. Henry. The author is a famous American short-story writer, a master of surprise endings of the stories. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist of plot which turns on an ironic or coincidental circumstance. Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place           in New York City and deal for the most part with ordinary people: clerks, policemen, waitresses, etc.O. Henry published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his life time.Among his most famous stories are: "The Gift of the Magi", "The Ransom of Red Chief", "The Cop and the Anthem", "A Retrieved Reformation", "The Duplicity of Hargraves" and others.