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Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 Excerpt: ...to suffer.doubly. Women whom he had never seen, whose names he had never heard, of whose very existence he had never been aware, have gone about claiming an intimate acquaintanceship or close friendship with the editor. It is unpleasant, but it is quite unavoidable, quite impossible of prevention. And what does it matter? Poor women, if it affords them satisfaction, let them have it. It is their only emotional outlet. But I have a decided objection to homely, middleaged, scrawny or adipose females indulging in those preposterous fairy tales. I do lay claim to a strongly developed esthetic taste. P. S.--Will not the State ever do something for those unfortunate lonely women doomed to lifelong celibacy? Two Boys I watched this noon the boys coming out of school. What will they be? What role will they play in the life of the community? Here is a fine, robust, red-cheeked boy; he is surrounded by other boys, talks loudly, punches one boy in the ribs, and seems to be quite satisfied with things as they are. One can say that he is a boy who can take care of himself, and who will not permit anybody to step on his corns. Here is another boy. Pale-faced, frail, timid eyes, thoughtful, walks by himself. Evidently not popular with the crowd. I am not a prophet, and do not claim to be able to see into the future, yet I'd be willing to wager that this boy will have a hard life and will be unhappy. The first boy is the normal boy. He will go with the crowd. He may lead the crowd or follow it, but he will be of it. Perhaps he will be a captain of industry, a lawyer, a detective, or a politician; the "world-pain" will not bother him. I cannot imagine that he would make any sacrifices for his convictions. He has not made the world and he is not responsible for its...
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