Write an alternative ending to the story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry.
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Hearts and Hands' presents an ironical situation with a surprise ending. The irony at the end of the story makes the story interesting. The unexpected revelation about Mr Easton surprises the readers, when the two passengers in the train remark that Mr Easton is not a marshal, but a counterfeiter.
‘Hearts and Hands’ is a short story written by William Sydney Porter under the pen name O. Henry. It is a witty, humorous story with a surprise ending. William Sydney Porter changed his name to O. Henry to shield his true identity and continue writing. A twist of plot, which turns on a strange circumstance leading to a surprise ending, is a typical characteristic in his stories.
There is an ironical twist at the end of the story which truly reveals the significant characters. The use of irony brings out a humorous aspect to the story.
Although it is sad that Miss Fairchild is fooled and mislead in the story, she was too gullible and easily believed the marshal. It has a good feeling because there is a display of compassion by the marshal and it also saved Mr Easton from embarrassment. They were sensible enough to not continue the conversation for a long time so that Miss Fairchild would be able to discover the truth. The end is one of contrast of main characters, irony and amusement.
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