INTIMIDATION
One of the early novels of William Thackeray first appeared as a serial in a magazine. After a few chapters had been published, the novelist was summoned to the editor’s office. The editor said, “Our readers are becoming impatient for the hero to marry the heroine.” Thackeray answered, “I have no plans for them to marry. It would weaken the plot.” But the editor came back strongly, “Nevertheless, I think they should marry.” It was obviously more a command than a suggestion and Thackeray, who was fiancially trapped, was in no position to debate the subject. He said, “If you insist, I’ll marry them in the next episode. “But,” he added, “I cannot guarantee that it will be a happy marriage.” Funny, Funny World.
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