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Sisters of the Golden Circle

Summary of the Short Story
from the Collection «The Four Million»

Microsummary: A newlywed couple on a sightseeing tour in a big city encountered another pair of newlyweds. The wife helped the other couple by creating a distraction, showcasing the unique bond between brides.

James Williams and his bride from Cloverdale, Missouri, were on their honeymoon in New York City. They decided to take a sightseeing tour on a Rubberneck auto, a popular tourist attraction. As they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city, they encountered another newlywed couple on the tour. The two brides quickly formed a bond, exchanging knowing glances and understanding each other's happiness.

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James Williams — young man from Cloverdale, Missouri; on his honeymoon in New York City; well-built, active, strong-jawed, good-natured; mistakenly arrested as a burglar.

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Mrs. James Williams (The Bride) — James's wife; kind and empathetic; helps another newlywed couple during their sightseeing tour; pale-blue dress, violet eyes, and a white chiffon bonnet.

During the tour, James was mistakenly identified as a burglar named Pinky McGuire by the police. A plainclothes officer stopped the Rubberneck auto and attempted to arrest James. Surprisingly, his wife supported the accusation, causing James to resist arrest and get into a fight with the police.

"My wife seems to think I am a burglar," he said, recklessly. "I never heard of her being crazy; therefore I must be."

The situation escalated, and the police had to call for backup to control the crowd that had gathered to watch the spectacle.

Eventually, James was taken to the police station, where he continued to maintain his innocence. He sarcastically claimed to be a notorious burglar, hoping that the absurdity of the situation would become apparent. Meanwhile, his wife and her uncle arrived at the station with proof of James's innocence. The police reprimanded James for imitating a copyrighted burglar and released him.

After his release, James confronted his wife about her actions. She explained that she had supported the accusation to help the other newlywed couple on the tour. The husband of the other couple was in trouble with the police, and by creating a distraction, she allowed him to escape.

"Dear," she interrupted, "listen. It was an hour's pain and trial to you. I did it for her—I mean the girl who spoke to me on the coach."

James's wife felt that she had to help the other couple, as she understood the happiness and importance of their honeymoon. The story highlights the unique bond and understanding between brides, who can recognize and support each other in ways that others cannot.

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 | Author = O. Henry
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+| Literary form = short story
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-| Microsummary = A newlywed couple on a sightseeing tour in New York City helped another newlywed couple escape from the police, leading to a chaotic scene and the husband's temporary arrest before the truth was revealed.
+| Microsummary = A newlywed couple on a sightseeing tour in a big city encountered another pair of newlyweds. The wife helped the other couple by creating a distraction, showcasing the unique bond between brides.
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-James Williams and his bride from Cloverdale, Missouri, were on their honeymoon in New York City. They decided to take a sightseeing tour on a Rubberneck auto, a popular tourist attraction at the time. The couple was excited and happy, enjoying their time together as they took in the sights of the bustling city.
+James Williams and his bride from Cloverdale, Missouri, were on their honeymoon in New York City. They decided to take a sightseeing tour on a Rubberneck auto, a popular tourist attraction. As they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city, they encountered another newlywed couple on the tour. The two brides quickly formed a bond, exchanging knowing glances and understanding each other's happiness.
-On the tour, they encountered a young woman in a tan jacket and a young man who appeared to be from the city. The two women exchanged glances and seemed to instantly understand each other's situations. The young woman in the tan jacket was also a newlywed, and her husband was in trouble with the law. She asked for help from James' wife, who agreed to assist them.
+{{Character
+| Name = James Williams
+| Description = young man from Cloverdale, Missouri; on his honeymoon in New York City; well-built, active, strong-jawed, good-natured; mistakenly arrested as a burglar
+| Emoji = 👨🏻‍💼
+}}
+{{Character
+| Name = Mrs. James Williams (The Bride)
+| Description = James's wife; kind and empathetic; helps another newlywed couple during their sightseeing tour; pale-blue dress, violet eyes, and a white chiffon bonnet
+| Emoji = 👰🏻‍♀️
+}}
+During the tour, James was mistakenly identified as a burglar named Pinky McGuire by the police. A plainclothes officer stopped the Rubberneck auto and attempted to arrest James. Surprisingly, his wife supported the accusation, causing James to resist arrest and get into a fight with the police.
+{{Quote|
+"My wife seems to think I am a burglar," he said, recklessly. "I never heard of her being crazy; therefore I must be."
+}}
+The situation escalated, and the police had to call for backup to control the crowd that had gathered to watch the spectacle.
-As the tour continued, a plainclothes police officer stopped the Rubberneck auto, looking for a Philadelphia burglar named "Pinky" McGuire. The officer believed that James fit the description of the wanted man and attempted to arrest him. James' wife, understanding the situation with the other couple, pretended to believe that her husband was indeed the burglar, telling him to go quietly with the officers.
+Eventually, James was taken to the police station, where he continued to maintain his innocence. He sarcastically claimed to be a notorious burglar, hoping that the absurdity of the situation would become apparent. Meanwhile, his wife and her uncle arrived at the station with proof of James's innocence. The police reprimanded James for imitating a copyrighted burglar and released him.
-James, confused and hurt by his wife's actions, resisted arrest, leading to a chaotic scene that attracted a large crowd. Eventually, he was taken to the police station, where he continued to act as if he were the wanted burglar. Meanwhile, the young man who was actually in trouble with the law managed to escape during the commotion.
+After his release, James confronted his wife about her actions. She explained that she had supported the accusation to help the other newlywed couple on the tour. The husband of the other couple was in trouble with the police, and by creating a distraction, she allowed him to escape.
-Later, James' wife arrived at the police station with her uncle and proof of James' innocence. The police reprimanded James for his actions and released him. Once they were alone, James' wife explained her actions, telling him that she had helped the other couple because she wanted to share the happiness she felt with her husband. She had seen the young man escape during the chaos and knew that her actions had allowed the other couple to have a chance at happiness as well.
+{{Quote|
+"Dear," she interrupted, "listen. It was an hour's pain and trial to you. I did it for her—I mean the girl who spoke to me on the coach."
+}}
-The story highlights the deep understanding and connection between brides, who can recognize each other's situations and emotions with just a glance. It also demonstrates the lengths that people will go to in order to help others, even at the risk of their own happiness and well-being.
+James's wife felt that she had to help the other couple, as she understood the happiness and importance of their honeymoon. The story highlights the unique bond and understanding between brides, who can recognize and support each other in ways that others cannot.
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