The collection includes the most popular humorous short stories by O. Henry from the collection “The Noble Rogue” - “Marriage as an Exact Science”, “Octopus on the Shore” (familiar to the Russian reader under the name “The Trust That Broke”) and others. The stories are adapted (without simplifying the original text) according to the method of Ilya Frank. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs due to their repetition, without memorization and the need to use a dictionary. The manual promotes effective language acquisition and can serve as an addition to the curriculum. Intended for a wide range of people learning English and interested in English culture.