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After Twenty Years

by O. Henry

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After Twenty Years

The setting of "After Twenty Years" is a dark, windy night in New York City, creating a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere. The story unfolds on a nearly deserted street, enhancing the sense of...

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After Twenty Years

The initial setting of "After Twenty Years" is a quiet, windy street in New York City at around 10 PM, with few people outside due to the cold and threat of rain. Officer Wells didn't arrest Bob...

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After Twenty Years

The dark night setting in "After Twenty Years" is crucial as it masks identities, allowing "Silky Bob" to mistake the plain clothes detective for his old friend, Jimmy Wells. The transition from...

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