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He had no sympathy for Phineas Babbitt's vindictive hatred of all those more fortunate than he or who opposed him, or for his silly and selfish ideas concerning the war. But he did pity him; he pitied him profoundly. Babbitt had left the front door open in his emotional departure and Jed followed to close it. Before doing so he stepped out into the yard. It was pitch dark now and still.
Old Mat Penniman, the general utility man at Babbitt's office, had Troubles, and came in to groan about them: his oldest boy was "no good," his wife was sick, and he had quarreled with his brother-in-law. Conrad Lyte also had Troubles, and since Lyte was one of his best clients, Babbitt had to listen to them. Mr.
This interesting piece of information was not received with enthusiasm. Mr. Babbitt's sense of humor was not acutely developed. "Never mind the funny business, Shavin's," he snapped. "I didn't come here to be funny to-night. Do you know why I came here to talk to you?" Jed pulled forward a chair and sat down. "I presume likely you came here because you found the door unlocked, Phin," he said.
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