answer: #Person1# thinks John will be a big shot, but #Person2# disagrees.
documents: #Person1#: John seems to be in high cotton. He may well become a big shot.
  #Person2#: I bet my button dollar that he won't. He is no more than a nine day's wonder.
  #Person1#: What is your idea?
  #Person2#: Many people like him get a flying start but soon disappear.