One of the most famous humorists in world literature, O. Henry created a unique panorama of American life at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, in grotesque situations, he conveyed the contrasts and paradoxes of his era, which opened up space for people with business acumen, whom the game of chance raises to the top of success, then throws to the very bottom of life. “Through the Indian Ocean runs to us now a new way a golden day and silver at night. The dark kings and princes sought out our western Bombay, and almost all of their paths lead to Broadway, where there is something to see and admire. If the case leads you to a hotel where one of these high-ranking tourists temporarily finds shelter, then I advise you to look among the Republican henchmen besieging the front door, Luculla Polka . You’ll probably find it there.... You will know him by his redness. Living Face with a Wellington Nose , by his careful, but determined manners, on his business stocking look and on his bright red tie, gallantly coloring his battered blue suit, Like the flag of war ,. still hovering over the field of lost battle. He has been a very helpful person to me, so maybe you can use him too. If you look for him, look for him among the crowd of Bedouins besieging the front chain of the guard and the secretaries of the traveling sovereign among the geniuses of Arab days with wildly burning eyes who make exorbitant and startling demands on the prince’s money chests.