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Literary
January 4, 1903
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
A writer in The Outlook laments the early sophistication of rich children, sharing three tales: two boys discussing a betting win on a horse race; little girls arguing over fashionable hairstyles; a six-year-old boy asking his millionaire father how much he is worth.
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THREE SHORT TALES.
Modern Children Who Are in Touch with the Ways of the World.
A writer in The Outlook, after lavishing pity on the children of the rich, by mothers educational methods, lovers are made like before they reach their teens, continues: "Listen, son, who are muttering 'old fogy' under your breath. Listen to three short but pregnant tales. Past the spectator's window one morning loitered two chubby little lads, their arms around each other's neck. The spectator thought to himself what a pretty picture of childish unsophistication they made. When they spoke, however, he caught his breath. 'I won $3 yesterday,' remarked the younger of the two, who may possibly have been eight. 'Honest? How?' demanded the other, big-eyed. 'Oh, my father and I bet on a race, and my horse won,' was the nonchalant reply. Before the spectator had fairly recovered from the stunning effect of this speech a group of little girls drew up before the house. One of the littlest of them was in difficulties with her hair, which had been dressed in some occult feminine fashion beyond the spectator's power to describe and had slipped its ribbon. As an older girl struggled to reduce it (to order, she said) remonstratingly: 'What makes you try to wear it this way, Gladys? It's much too short.' The little tot turned on her a withering glance. 'It's the fashion!' she exclaimed, with crushing finality. To these disclosures of unthinkable sophistication may be added the tale of a neighbor whose little boy is just six. He had hoped to keep the child unconscious that he is the heir of millions and had brought him up in the strictest simplicity. And yet the other night, as he climbed on his father's knee for a good night kiss, he electrified the father by demanding, 'Papa, how much are you worth?'
Modern Children Who Are in Touch with the Ways of the World.
A writer in The Outlook, after lavishing pity on the children of the rich, by mothers educational methods, lovers are made like before they reach their teens, continues: "Listen, son, who are muttering 'old fogy' under your breath. Listen to three short but pregnant tales. Past the spectator's window one morning loitered two chubby little lads, their arms around each other's neck. The spectator thought to himself what a pretty picture of childish unsophistication they made. When they spoke, however, he caught his breath. 'I won $3 yesterday,' remarked the younger of the two, who may possibly have been eight. 'Honest? How?' demanded the other, big-eyed. 'Oh, my father and I bet on a race, and my horse won,' was the nonchalant reply. Before the spectator had fairly recovered from the stunning effect of this speech a group of little girls drew up before the house. One of the littlest of them was in difficulties with her hair, which had been dressed in some occult feminine fashion beyond the spectator's power to describe and had slipped its ribbon. As an older girl struggled to reduce it (to order, she said) remonstratingly: 'What makes you try to wear it this way, Gladys? It's much too short.' The little tot turned on her a withering glance. 'It's the fashion!' she exclaimed, with crushing finality. To these disclosures of unthinkable sophistication may be added the tale of a neighbor whose little boy is just six. He had hoped to keep the child unconscious that he is the heir of millions and had brought him up in the strictest simplicity. And yet the other night, as he climbed on his father's knee for a good night kiss, he electrified the father by demanding, 'Papa, how much are you worth?'
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Short Tales
Children Sophistication
Betting
Fashion
Wealth
Rich Children
What entities or persons were involved?
A Writer In The Outlook
Literary Details
Title
Three Short Tales.
Author
A Writer In The Outlook
Subject
Modern Children Who Are In Touch With The Ways Of The World.
Key Lines
'I Won $3 Yesterday,' Remarked The Younger Of The Two... 'Oh, My Father And I Bet On A Race, And My Horse Won,' Was The Nonchalant Reply.
'What Makes You Try To Wear It This Way, Gladys? It's Much Too Short.' The Little Tot Turned On Her A Withering Glance. 'It's The Fashion!' She Exclaimed, With Crushing Finality.
'Papa, How Much Are You Worth?'