Question

Why would Simon Wheeler tell the narrator of the story about Jim Smiley rather than the Reverend Leonidas W. Smiley?

He wanted to create a problem for Jim Smiley.
The author thought it would be more entertaining to write it this way.
He couldn't find the preacher.
He knew Jim Smiley wouldn't care in the least that the Reverend knew.

Answer 1

He couldn’t find the preacher

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Answer 2

He knew Jim Smiley wouldn't care in the least that the Reverend knew.

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