Struggles of Masculinity in Financial Crisis
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A battling drama of mortgaged manhood.
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A Man Owned by His Wife
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Every Inch a Man--Bought Body and Soul by His Wife.
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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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Critique of Marriage Choices and Sacrifices
Mrs. Brunton: [about Dick and Dot's engagement]
Well, Huey, what do you think?
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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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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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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Value Perception in Different Contexts
Hughie Hanready:
Yeah, what's caviar to the few is applesauce to the gander.
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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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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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