9 quotes
Balancing Work and Enjoyment in Life
Dick Brunton
I enjoy a good time as much as anyone. But I'm working now so I can have fun when I'm older.
Dot Brunton
And can't enjoy it.
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A Man Owned by His Wife
Taglines
Every Inch a Man--Bought Body and Soul by His Wife.
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Value Perception in Different Contexts
Hughie Hanready
Yeah, what's caviar to the few is applesauce to the gander.
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The Influence of Money on Character
Arthur Parker
A man must be made of strong stuff not to let money spoil him. Don't let it spoil Dick.
Dot Brunton
Money spoil Dick? Aw, don't be silly. It could never spoil Dick.
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Struggles of Masculinity in Financial Crisis
Taglines
A battling drama of mortgaged manhood.
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Destiny's Call in Unexpected Moments
Dorothea Dot Parker Brunton
The minute I saw him, I didn't give two hoots if he gargled his soup in the key of A Minor. That boy was made for me, and what's more, I'm going to have him.
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Financial Limitations and Social Circles
Richard Dick Brunton
You can't run around with the right crowd on 45 a week.
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The Nature of Kept Husbands and Christmas
Mrs. Brunton
All husbands are "kept" - some with money, but most with love and devotion.
Mrs. Henrietta Parker
Christmas gets more appalling every year.
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Critique of Marriage Choices and Sacrifices
Mrs. Brunton
Well, Huey, what do you think?
[about Dick and Dot's engagement]
Hughie Hanready
I think he's a sap if he marries a dame like her. You'd never catch me doin that. Doggone if I'd slave for a million bucks a week just to have some canary spend it on brassi-eres.
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