A Retrieved Reformation

A Retrieved Reformation

"A Retrieved Reformation" is a short story by O. Henry which describes the events which lead up to the reformation of an ex-convict safe cracker. It is a popular short story and is often used as prescribed work in English language classes and writing coursesFact|date=August 2008.

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