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Literary
December 12, 1923
The Pleasantville Press
Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Hiram Skinnum, a village tightwad, calls a doctor for his ailing wife. The doctor prescribes a change of air by sending her away, but to avoid expense, Hiram decides to buy her an electric fan instead.
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Full Text
A Change of Air
Hiram Skinnum was the village tightwad. He walked on his neighbor's front lawns to save his shoes. His wife had been ailing for years, and began growing weaker. There didn't seem to be much wrong with her except living with Hiram, but she sank so that at last he called the doctor.
After long examination the doctor told Hiram: "She needs a change of air. Send her away."
Hiram thought over the expense awhile and said: "Doc, you say she needs a change of air. I can't afford to send her away. But I'll tell ye what I'll do. I'll get her an electric fan."
Hiram Skinnum was the village tightwad. He walked on his neighbor's front lawns to save his shoes. His wife had been ailing for years, and began growing weaker. There didn't seem to be much wrong with her except living with Hiram, but she sank so that at last he called the doctor.
After long examination the doctor told Hiram: "She needs a change of air. Send her away."
Hiram thought over the expense awhile and said: "Doc, you say she needs a change of air. I can't afford to send her away. But I'll tell ye what I'll do. I'll get her an electric fan."
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Tightwad
Change Of Air
Electric Fan
Miser
Village Life
Humorous Anecdote
Literary Details
Title
A Change Of Air
Key Lines
"She Needs A Change Of Air. Send Her Away."
"Doc, You Say She Needs A Change Of Air. I Can't Afford To Send Her Away. But I'll Tell Ye What I'll Do. I'll Get Her An Electric Fan."