The £1,000,000 Banknote

"The £1,000,000 Bank Note" is a short story written by Mark Twain. It was first published in 1893 and is part of a collection of stories. The story follows Henry Adams, a poor American who finds himself in London with only a single dollar in his pocket. By a twist of fate, he is given a £1,000,000 bank note by two wealthy brothers who have made a bet on how he will use it. The note, being so valuable, allows Henry to live a life of luxury without ever having to spend it, as everyone assumes he must be incredibly wealthy to possess such a note.