After Twenty Years (Adapted)

Twenty years ago, Bob and Jimmy said good-bye to each other at Big Joe Brady’s restaurant and went off to seek their fortunes. But they promised to meet again in exactly twenty years at the same place. Tonight is that moment. Bob is already there, waiting… but will Jimmy show up? And if he does, will their friendship be the same? O. Henry’s classic short story retold for intermediate readers. More

Twenty years ago, 18-year old Bob and 20-year old Jimmy said good-bye to each other at Big Joe Brady’s restaurant and went off to seek their fortunes. But they promised to meet again in exactly twenty years at the same place.

Tonight is that moment. Bob is already there, waiting… but will Jimmy show up? And if he does, will their friendship be the same?

O. Henry’s classic short story with a twist, retold for intermediate students of English (B1 level). Improve your reading speed, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary in an easy and enjoyable way. The Great Stories readers feed your imagination while you learn English.