pg9. One Thousand Dollars by O. Henry

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pg9. Why is Gillian displeased with the amount of his inheritance?

Asked by greta r #218157 on 8/28/2013 4:48 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/28/2013 6:47 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/28/2013 6:47 PM

Gillian's uncle was very wealthy, to be left a thousand dollars would have been seen as a pittance, more of a joke than an inheritance.

One Thousand Dollars