A Comedy in Rubber

Released: June 4, 2025
Length: 12 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Listen & Live Audio

"A Comedy in Rubber" is a short story by O. Henry that revolves around the characters William Pry and Violet Seymour, who find themselves falling in love. The story is notable for its humorous exploration of how their focus on observing unexpected events leads to them missing their own wedding. It captures a lighthearted moment of romance intertwined with amusing circumstances.

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