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TWO DESPERATE MEN.
O Henry wrote " The Ransom of Red chief" in 1910. The story follows two kidnappers who steal Johnsy,
the son of a rich man . The son, called Red chief by the kidnappers , is a red headed , devilish brat. He
makes life miserable for the two criminals. Below is the ransom demand sent to Red chief's father
Ebenezer Dorset,
We have your boy concealed in a place far from the summit. It is useless for you of the most silful
detectives to attempt to find him. Absolutely, the only terms on which you can have him restored to you
are these : we demand fifteen hundred dollars in large bills for his return; the money to be left at midnight
tonight at the same spot and in the same box as your
reply - as here in after described. If you agree to these
terms, send your answer in writing by a solitary messenger tonight at half - past eight o'clock. After
crossing Owl creek , on the road to the popular cave, there are three large trees about a hundred years apart
close to the fence of the wheat field on the right - hand side . At the bottom of the fence post , opposite the
third tree , will be found a small pasteboard box. The messenger will place the answer in this box and
return immediately to the summit.
If you attempt any treachery or fail to comply with our demand as stated , you will never see your boy
again. If you pay the money as demanded , he will be returned to you safe and well within three hours.
Questions
1. Describe the son of the rich man ?
2. Where was the boy concealed ?
3. How much ransom did the kidnappers demand ?
4. Where and when the father / rich man left his reply for the kidnappers ?
5. Why were the kidnappers called Desperate ?
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1-kidnappers who steal Johnsy,
the son of a rich man . The son, called Red chief by the kidnappers , is a red headed , devilish brat. He
makes life miserable for the two criminals.Explanation:
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