how did johns first meeting with jessies father go?what did the author tell him?

When John first met Colonel Allyn, he was a little confused in the beginning. However, he did tell it all honestly, his motive to come to their residence, how he had followed Jessie from Cincinnati. He told her father all about his salary and prospects. He first felt that the father would throw him out but he still kept the conversation going. They went on discussing things for at least two hours, they even talked about ancestors. John asked for a chance and he promised if he would not be able to sweep Jessie off her feet then he would clear out.