Gorgeous loafing, gorgeous cursing, virile flannel shirts

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"He grunted; he dragged his thick legs, in faded baby-blue pajamas, from under the khaki blanket; he sat on the edge of the cot, running his fingers through his wild hair, while his plump feet mechanically felt for his slippers. He looked regretfully at the blanket—forever a suggestion to him of freedom and heroism. He had bought it for a camping trip which had never come off. It symbolized gorgeous loafing, gorgeous cursing, virile flannel shirts..."

I am reading The Babbitt. Although written in the 20's it is still relevant today. I think very little has changed regarding the American Dream! It's also a riot, as intended since it's satire.

You can read it for free online!