VOA慢速英语:'The Exact Science of Matrimony' by O.Henry

publish – v. to have something you wrote included in a book, magazine, or newspaper

investigate – v. to try to get information about (someone who may have done something illegal)

reject – v. to refuse to love, care for, or give attention to (someone)

federal – adj. of or relating to the central government​

inspector – n. a person whose job is to inspect something

partner – n. one of two or more people, businesses, etc., that work together or do business together