# Henry Veeder explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Henry Veeder, a Chicago lawyer known for his effective legal briefs that trouble his opponents, distinguishing him from those who defend speeders, criminals, or political radicals.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

Highlights the professional identity and skill of Henry Veeder as a lawyer, emphasizing the craft of legal writing and its impact on adversaries.

## Character check-ins

### Henry Veeder

A Chicago lawyer celebrated for his well-worded briefs that cause grief to his opponents, unlike lawyers who defend speeders, yeggmen, or Bolshevik leaders.

## Key lines

> Henry Veeder Lawyer, Chicago He doesn’t defend any speeders Nor yeggmen nor Bolshevik leaders, But his well-worded briefs Add much to the griefs Of opponents of Hen‑er‑y Veeder’s.

Henry Veeder is a Chicago lawyer who does not take cases for speeders, criminals, or Bolsheviks; instead, his skillfully written legal arguments cause significant trouble for those who oppose him.

_Summarizes the poem's content, emphasizing Veeder's specialized and effective legal practice._

## Links

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