Question

in the short story, after twenty years, why is the man waiting in the doorway.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The man is waiting outside the doorway for his long lost friend Jimmy, whom he refers to as his staunchest and truest friend.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

In the story After Twenty years by O Henry, the man was waiting in the doorway for his friend jimmy. He and his friends have decided to meet at the doorway after 20 years near the restaurant Big Joe Bradys. The restaurant have been pulled down 5 years ago and in its place stood a hardware store.

Explanation:

The man represented the image of success and self - confidence. He was not at all intimidated by the policeman. He was not nervous and he casually answered the policeman's questions. In the end, we came to know that he was a thief.