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Literary
March 21, 1933
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In an office conversation, Mr. Hamilton praises his secretary Janet for her dedication and overtime work at the magazine's advertising department, admitting he's been demanding. Janet expresses concern about the magazine without him, implying he might be leaving.
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Hamilton's smile was almost boyish. "No? Well, that'll be a good thing. I guess I've been a pretty hard taskmaster. Cross and irritable--!"
"Oh, but you haven't! Why, you haven't at all!" Hamilton nodded. "I have," he said. "--but I really didn't mean to be. You've spoiled me, Janet. Completely spoiled me. Night after night you've stayed here after your day's work was supposed to be through. You do more work than any secretary I've ever had and you know how to go ahead without asking questions. Maybe you didn't think I've noticed how much overtime you've been putting in the last few months but I have!"
"But I didn't mind," Janet assured him. "I know you didn't. That's just the point! You've let me impose upon you. Never complained! If you'd only reminded me that you were supposed to stop at five o'clock I'd have let you go then."
Janet was embarrassed. She said, "But I don't see what the magazine will do without you, Mr. Hamilton! Who's going to do your work? Who'll take charge of the advertising department?"
"Oh, but you haven't! Why, you haven't at all!" Hamilton nodded. "I have," he said. "--but I really didn't mean to be. You've spoiled me, Janet. Completely spoiled me. Night after night you've stayed here after your day's work was supposed to be through. You do more work than any secretary I've ever had and you know how to go ahead without asking questions. Maybe you didn't think I've noticed how much overtime you've been putting in the last few months but I have!"
"But I didn't mind," Janet assured him. "I know you didn't. That's just the point! You've let me impose upon you. Never complained! If you'd only reminded me that you were supposed to stop at five o'clock I'd have let you go then."
Janet was embarrassed. She said, "But I don't see what the magazine will do without you, Mr. Hamilton! Who's going to do your work? Who'll take charge of the advertising department?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
Dialogue
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Office Dialogue
Secretary Overtime
Employer Praise
Magazine Advertising
Work Dedication
Literary Details
Key Lines
"You've Spoiled Me, Janet. Completely Spoiled Me. Night After Night You've Stayed Here After Your Day's Work Was Supposed To Be Through."
"Maybe You Didn't Think I've Noticed How Much Overtime You've Been Putting In The Last Few Months But I Have!"
"But I Don't See What The Magazine Will Do Without You, Mr. Hamilton! Who's Going To Do Your Work? Who'll Take Charge Of The Advertising Department?"