# G. J. L. Janes explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to G. J. L. Janes, the general manager of Hillman's in Chicago, who also serves as the boss of the golf club at Beverly, balancing both roles with cleverness and a sense of weight.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The chapter highlights Janes's dual professional roles as general manager of a store and boss of a golf club.

### Humor and Satire

The playful rhyme and exaggerated tone ('weighs on him quite heverly') add a humorous touch to the description of his responsibilities.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator presents a lighthearted, admiring portrait of G. J. L. Janes.

## Key lines

> G. J. L. Janes Gen. Mgr. Hillman’s, Chicago He’s boss of the golf club at Beverly, A job that weighs on him quite heverly. In the time that remains Mr. G. J. L. Janes Runs Hillman’s big store very cleverly

G. J. L. Janes is the general manager of Hillman's in Chicago and also runs the golf club in Beverly, a role that burdens him heavily. Despite that, he skillfully manages the large store in his remaining time.

_Summarizes the chapter's content about Janes's dual roles and his clever management._

## Links

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