Gentle Grafter

By O. Henry

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Episodes: 14

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If Jefferson Parleyvoo Pickens had graced the pages of literature just a few years later, he might have earned the title Gentle Grifter instead of the Gentle Grafter that O. Henry bestowed upon him. As an ethical graft artist, Jeff faces unique challenges in his craft, but he relishes the complexity of his endeavors. The result is a collection of fourteen charming tales that introduce us to a range of new partners—one of whom is always by his side—as they navigate an array of confidence games. Some ventures flourish, while others falter, and surprises abound at every turn. No matter how predictable they seem, these stories seldom wrap up as expected. Ultimately, Jeff triumphs over most obstacles, save for his ongoing battle with the English language, which often proves a worthy adversary. (Intro by Leslie Walden)

Episode Date
014 - The Ethics of Pig
Nov 21, 2025
013 - Hostages to Momus
Nov 20, 2025
012 - A Tempered Wind
Nov 19, 2025
011 - The Man Higher Up
Nov 18, 2025
010 - Conscience in Art
Nov 18, 2025
009 - Innocents of Broadway
Nov 18, 2025
008 - Shearing the Wolf
Nov 18, 2025
007 - A Midsummer Masquerade
Nov 18, 2025
006 - The Exact Science of Matrimony
Nov 18, 2025
005 - The Hand That Riles the World
Nov 18, 2025
004 - The Chair of Philanthromathematics
Nov 18, 2025
003 - Modern Rural Sports
Nov 18, 2025
002 - Jeff Peters as a Personal Magnet
Nov 18, 2025
001 - The Octopus Marooned
Nov 18, 2025