HI, Just finished reading His Choice. When you said you were a fan of O. Henry I HAD to read it. I grew up hearing O Henry stories read aloud by my Dad - and later reading them myself over and over. He also used to recite some of the poems of Robert W. Service - He gave an especially chilling rendition of "The Cremation of SAm McGee." But, back on topic, you did a very good job in your tale. It was a very good twist at the end as well - very unexpected. Congratulations!