# M. DeWitt McAlpine explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, playful verse celebrating M. DeWitt McAlpine, Vice-President of Bradner Smith & Co. in Chicago, noting his popularity and hinting that he may soon be caught by a lady.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The chapter uses a playful, rhyming verse to humorously comment on McAlpine's bachelor status and social popularity.

### Work and Profession

McAlpine is identified by his professional role as Vice-President of Bradner Smith & Co., tying his identity to his career.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator delivers a lighthearted, admiring verse about M. DeWitt McAlpine.

## Key lines

> M. DeWitt McAlpine V-Pres. Bradner Smith & Co. , Chicago Chicago’s most popular batch, So far he has not met his match; But he isn’t immune And I’m thinking that soon Some lady will make a good catch.

M. DeWitt McAlpine, Vice-President of Bradner Smith & Co. in Chicago, is the city's most eligible bachelor. Though he hasn't been matched yet, the narrator suspects a lady will soon win him over.

_The verse celebrates McAlpine's popularity and playfully predicts his future marriage._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/m-dewitt-mcalpine
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