Reread the first paragraph of O.Henry's short story "Hearts and Hands."

At Denver there was an influx of passengers into the coaches on the eastbound B. & M. express. In one coach there sat a very pretty young woman dressed in elegant taste and surrounded by all the luxurious comforts of an experienced traveler. Among the newcomers were two young men, one of handsome presence with a bold, frank countenance and manner; the other a ruffled, glum-faced person, heavily built and roughly dressed. The two were handcuffed together.
What part of the paragraph helps create the misunderstanding at the center of the story?
1. the descriptions of the two men who have just entered the train car
2. details about the clothing of the young woman on the train
3. the fact that B. & M. express train was headed east from Denver
4. the fact that two men were handcuffed together

The part of the paragraph that helps create the misunderstanding at the center of the story is - the fact that two men were handcuffed together.

What is "Hearts and Hands"?

Hearts And Hands by O. Henry, was originally published under his pseudonym, Sidney Porter, in 1902. The story is full of twists and wordplay, as was O.Henry's own life.

What is the theme of the story?

This short story evolves around a marshal, a prisoner, and an acquaintance of the prisoner on a train. The story describes the chance encounter on a train, between two acquaintances – Miss Fairchild and Mr Easton. The story presents an ironical situation with a surprise ending. The irony at the end of the story makes the story interesting. The story ‘Hearts and Hands’ is set in a train to Denver.

Thus, the part of the paragraph that helps create the misunderstanding at the center of the story is - the fact that two men were handcuffed together.

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