3. P
seudonym of William Sydney.
a n A m e r i c a n w r i t e r o f s h o r t s t o r i e s .
known for his ironic plot, twists, and surprise.
p u b l i s h e d t e n c o l l e c t i o n s o f s t o r i e s .
H i s
famous stories are as follows.
“The Gift of the Magi,”
“The Furnished Room,” and
"The Ransom of Red Chief,“