A Snapshot at the President

The narrator sends one of his reporters to Washington to interview President Cleveland and get a scoop for his newspaper. However, the reporter returns in a rather pitiable condition, with pieces of cotton bagging tied under his feet, hungry and exhausted. What happened during his unusual meeting with the President? How many people did the reporter meet on his way to the President’s office, and why did they behave so strangely? Why did the President suddenly rise to his feet and raise one hand? Read this humorous story by O. Henry to find out!