Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. read this excerpt from "after twenty years." the man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar. the light showed a pale, square-jawed face with keen eyes, and a little white scar near his right eyebrow. which statement best explains o. henry’s choice to have bob light a cigar while talking to the policeman? it demonstrates how o. henry is able to provide the reader with a vivid picture of bob. it allows o. henry to show the reader more about bob’s personality. it reveals how bob allows the policeman to see him and recognize him as a wanted criminal. it shows that bob is able to take time to collect his thoughts before talking with the policeman.