Honorable MenIn this psychological novel, Auchincloss explores the circumstances under which the richest and socially secure come to grief over the moral issues of our times. Chip Benedict and Alida Struthers serve as narrators of this internalized biographical tale that covers their lives from after World War I to the 1960s. Both come from a background of wealth, power, and social standing. Shortly before entering law school, Chip marries Alida, a pale beauty with the cunning and talent to become debutante of the year. Chip is called to serve in World War II, returns a hero decorated for bravery at the Normandy landing, and becomes chairman of the board of the Benedict Glass Company. In business, he becomes the perfect executive, serves his community, supports the arts and honors his government. But when it comes to choosing sides on the Vietnam issue, he makes a decision that casts aside the deepest ties and loyalties of his life. ISBN 0-395-38812-0 : $15.95. |
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Page 44
... sure . But we make a stab at it . " " By having all those convicts in the house ? " Elihu glanced at him . Was he making sure that Chip was serious ? " We try to give them a chance . Most people refuse to employ them . But if they can ...
... sure . But we make a stab at it . " " By having all those convicts in the house ? " Elihu glanced at him . Was he making sure that Chip was serious ? " We try to give them a chance . Most people refuse to employ them . But if they can ...
Page 96
... sure of himself . " " He has a lot to be sure of . " " As much as all that ? " " Well , he has all the things I want , anyway . The obvious things . It's why people hate him . " " Do they hate him ? ” " They envy him . It's the same ...
... sure of himself . " " He has a lot to be sure of . " " As much as all that ? " " Well , he has all the things I want , anyway . The obvious things . It's why people hate him . " " Do they hate him ? ” " They envy him . It's the same ...
Page 276
... sure you'll see them all grow up ! " I cried bitterly . " I'm sure they'll make you a grandfather , which Eleanor and Dana probably never will . And I'm sure you'll get on with them better than you did with our children , because , damn ...
... sure you'll see them all grow up ! " I cried bitterly . " I'm sure they'll make you a grandfather , which Eleanor and Dana probably never will . And I'm sure you'll get on with them better than you did with our children , because , damn ...
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