# Fred Gross Stories — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Fred Gross Stories by Ring Lardner.

- [Own Your Own Home](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/own-your-own-home.md): Fred A. Gross writes to his brother Charley about his and Grace's decision to buy a lot and build a house in the suburbs, detailing their financial plans, the bank loan process, and their excitement about the new home.
- [Welcome to Our City](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/welcome-to-our-city.md): Fred and Grace Gross are settling into their new home in Allison, Illinois. Fred writes to his brother Charley about paying the first interest on their loan, the ongoing issues with the new house (dampness, paint smell, 
- [The Last Laugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/the-last-laugh.md): Fred Gross writes to his brother Charley about the social life in Allison, the constant parties, and his plan to get back at the snobbish Hamiltons and Carpenters by throwing a party and excluding them. He then devises a
- [Uncivil War](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/uncivil-war.md): Fred Gross writes to his brother Charley about his ongoing feud with the Hamiltons, which escalates with pranks and harassment. He also describes his growing friendship with the Martins, who turn out to be the real insti
- [War Bribes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/war-bribes.md): Fred Gross writes to his brother Charley about his stock market ventures, which are affected by war rumors and newspaper reports. He also details his family's struggles with whooping cough and financial hardship, includi
- [The Swift Six](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/the-swift-six.md): Fred writes to Brother Charley about his New Year's resolution to save money and pay off the mortgage. He describes his financial discipline, Grace's desire for a piano, and his growing interest in buying a car. He event
- [Fore!](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fred_gross_stories_se/chapters/fore.md): Fred Gross writes to his brother Charley about joining the country club and taking up golf. He describes his initial lessons, his first game, and his growing enthusiasm for the sport, despite the costs. He also recounts 

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