The New York Times editorial page editor Charles Merz introduced Straus to John C. Farrar of Farrar & Rinehart ( 1929 -- 1946 ) .
Charles Merz is a friend of his father .
The New York Times editorial page editor Charles Merz , a friend of his father , introduced Straus to John C. Farrar of Farrar & Rinehart ( 1929 -- 1946 ) .