# Chas. Krutchoff explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Chas. Krutchoff, the County Assessor of Chicago, highlighting his friendly demeanor but unwavering commitment to maintaining high taxes.

## Key lines

> He may greet you with love in his eye, He may treat you much nicer than pie; For if he is your friend, He’s your friend to the end⁠— But your taxes remain just as high.

He may appear warm and friendly, but regardless of his personal affability, your taxes will not be reduced.

_The poem contrasts the assessor's pleasant demeanor with the unyielding reality of taxation._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/chas-krutchoff
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