The Curse of Progress and a Fatherly Fear
A man cites his son Josh as refined and unlikely to become a farmer. He says the boy studies Latin names to deter pests rather than resorting to harsh methods. A separate scene shows a woman motorist describing events to a magistrate with detailed but superficial testimony.
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Married clerks calmer on hours, says boss
A Wall Street Journal quip quotes a boss noting that married clerks tend to stay at work longer, as married men are not in such an awful rush to get home early as single men.
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Privacy and celebrity escape in American lore
In a satirical meditation on privacy, the writer cites public figures like the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Simpson seeking seclusion in the United States and mocks the impossibility of complete anonymity. The piece riffs on historic escapes and modern demands for privacy amid public attention.
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