Desperate boarder orders endless breakfast in NY Times tale
A starving lodger swears to shame his landlady by a constant breakfast routine. He consumes scant meals then calls a restaurant for a ham and eggs breakfast each morning. The landlady quietly endures, then orders another round by phone, leaving him fed at her expense.
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Deeds That Bless the Doer and the Pursuit of Fame
A poem fragment reflecting on the value of deeds done for good and the restless heart seeking meaning beyond praise. The speaker questions fame earned through deeds and the allure of climbing higher, while acknowledging the tension between virtue and personal longing.
A Candid Caddy and Du Chailin's Vain Hunt
A Philadelphia Times piece recalls a boastful young amateur golfer at the Philadelphia Country Club who arrives with a stylish companion and a challenging question for his caddie. The caddie bluntly replies that their pace will determine if they finish before dusk.
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What One Woman Thinks Book Sparks Explorer’s Interest
In New York a hostess introduces a guest to a writer of What One Woman Thinks. The explorer exclaims he must obtain a copy immediately, saying he has spent his life seeking to know what women think and might die happy if he ever learns.
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Paul
Time to Quit and a Rejected Bid in New York
A story of a visit to a poor district where a child experiences repeated refusals to give money. Aunt’s tour ends with the child deciding to return home due to the harsh street scenes. In a separate vignette Eugene Walter hosts a visitor seeking a breezy skit for ten dollars, revealing the playful artificiality of a pay scale.
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Embrace Your Unique Voice and Natural Presence
A reminder to honor individuality in expression and demeanor. The message encourages authenticity, confidence, and a natural style that stands out without imitation.
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