In most cases, patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait. Yet there are times when we shouldn’t wait, for that special opportunity may never come again.
In his short story, “To Him Who Waits“ (1909), O. Henry (1862–1910) follows the Hermit of the Hudson, who is given a second chance at love. Through the hermit’s story, Henry shows that when great opportunities arise in our life, we must be willing to act immediately.