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In O. Henry's short story "After Twenty Years," the ending reveals a twist when the police officer, who is actually a former friend of the man waiting for his partner, discovers that the friend he was supposed to meet is a wanted criminal. The man waiting, Jimmy Wells, ultimately arrests his old friend, Bob, without revealing his identity. The story highlights themes of friendship, betrayal, and the passage of time, leaving readers to ponder the consequences of choices made over the years.

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