A Little Local Colour

The given story is a witty and humorous short story by O. Henry. It follows a writer who sets out to explore the Bowery in New York in search of authentic local colour and colourful characters for his writing. Accompanied by his friend Rivington, he expects to encounter the rough, slang-speaking characters he has read about in books. However, his search takes an amusing turn when the man they meet turns out to be a well-educated, thoughtful Bowery native and writer who challenges the writer’s ideas about the neighbourhood. What will the writer discover about the real Bowery and its people? Read this entertaining story to find out!