Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May. It is a day when Americans honor the men and women who have died fighting in America’s wars. For most Americans, it also marks the unofficial start of summer. It is a popular weekend for vacationing.
Two kidnappers plan to take the child of an important man in a small Southern town. The 10-year-old boy gives the kidnappers more trouble than they ever expected. Find out what happens when the boy's father asks for money to take him back.
Long ago, in very olden times, there lived a powerful king. Some of his ideas were progressive. But others caused people to suffer. This story is a classic tale of a tough decision. Which door has the tiger behind it, and which door has the lady? We'll let you decide!
Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 30. It is a day when Americans honor the women and men who have died fighting in America’s wars. For most Americans, it also marks the unofficial start of summer.
Our story today is called “The Exact Science of Matrimony.” It was written by O. Henry and tells about two dishonest men, Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker. One day, the two men decided to open a marriage business to make some quick and easy money.