How did John's first meeting with Jessie's father go and what did the author tell him in Best Seller by O Henry?

Answer 1

In Oâ??Henryâ??s â??Best Sellerâ??, Salesman John Prescudâ??s first meeting with his proposed aristocratic new father-in-law went well as he outlined his prospects and intentions. The colonel tells John a story about a fox hunting incident, he felt John would find amusing.

Answer 2

In O. Henry's "Best Seller," John's first meeting with Jessie's father did not go well. The author, referring to the father as the "Great Unknown," criticized John's novels for lacking originality and depth. The author advised John to write with more authenticity and truth to make a real impact in the literary world.