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Literary
May 1, 1937
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In a family conversation, Sandy discusses with Isobel the possibility of becoming a permanent caretaker for the premises and family members, seeking help from Hester, while Isobel offers witty, metaphorical insights on boosting each other and potential benefits for uncle, Hester, and herself.
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really in my debt. He might even
offer me a permanent job as care
taker."
"Of what?"
"These premises, and you."
"I should say he'd done that."
Isobel observed, calmly. "But you'll
have to show a lot more than big
game hunting in Bridgeport and
Chicago and Nashville and Jacksonville."
"I may need some help," Sandy
said.
"Hester will help you. She's gone
in for Higher Thought. It's so re-
mote from Guy. His lies in pools in
the sub-cellar. You and she can
boost each other up ... until the
ladder skids."
"Thanks, but I'm no tumbler.
Neither, no doubt, is she."
"Her range is wide, she needs an
episode. I'm getting glad you care.
You may prove a family benefactor.
A fountain of youth for uncle, a
step ladder for Hester and a teething
ring for me. Then if you can
lead Mose once or twice across
Guy's prostrate form without miss.
offer me a permanent job as care
taker."
"Of what?"
"These premises, and you."
"I should say he'd done that."
Isobel observed, calmly. "But you'll
have to show a lot more than big
game hunting in Bridgeport and
Chicago and Nashville and Jacksonville."
"I may need some help," Sandy
said.
"Hester will help you. She's gone
in for Higher Thought. It's so re-
mote from Guy. His lies in pools in
the sub-cellar. You and she can
boost each other up ... until the
ladder skids."
"Thanks, but I'm no tumbler.
Neither, no doubt, is she."
"Her range is wide, she needs an
episode. I'm getting glad you care.
You may prove a family benefactor.
A fountain of youth for uncle, a
step ladder for Hester and a teething
ring for me. Then if you can
lead Mose once or twice across
Guy's prostrate form without miss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
Dialogue
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Family Help
Dialogue
Caretaker Job
Metaphorical Aid
Higher Thought
Literary Details
Key Lines
"These Premises, And You."
"Hester Will Help You. She's Gone In For Higher Thought."
"A Fountain Of Youth For Uncle, A Step Ladder For Hester And A Teething Ring For Me."