That's nothing to sniff at for an author who wrote a lot of really good shorts. Whoops! The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber.pdf. They're only accessible on tablets, laptops, or desktop computers, so … The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber.pdf. Looks like you're viewing this page on a mobile device. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, short story by ... Don't Hate Me. The short, happy life of Francis Macomber begins with his standing solid and shooting for the water buffalo's nose and the heavy horns, "splintering and chipping them" — and then he himself is killed — killed by Margot. Retrying. The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber Introduction. His short, happy life lasts for only a second or two, but he dies as master of his own life. There was a problem previewing The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber.pdf. Sign In. The The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber Theme Wheel is a beautiful super helpful visualization of where the themes occur throughout the text. Critics seem to agree that "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" is one of Ernest Hemingway's best short stories.