It's all right officer. I am waiting for a friend. We agreed to meet here tonight20 years ago.
After Twenty Years -O.Henry
20 years ago? That's a very long time. Have you both been in touch with each other?
We did for a while, but then after a year or two, we lost contact. The West is a big proposition.
Did pretty well out of West, didn't you?
You bet. It gave me all that I ever wanted.
Okay, I'll be on my way. I hope you meet your friend.
Jimmy Wells, is that you?!
Is that you, Bob?It's been twenty long years, my friend!!
Wait a minute, twenty long years is a long time, but not long enough to change a man's from a Roman to a Pug.
It sometimes changes a good man into a bad one. You have been under arrest for ten minutes, 'Silky Bob.
Come with me quietly. The Chicago cops have been trying to trace you for a long time. But, before we go, there is a note to you from patrolman Wells
(Reading the note) I was at the appointed place on time. When I saw your face, I saw it was the face of a wanted man in Chicago. I couldn't do it myself.- JIMMY.