Poetry · Chapter
Ralph Bradley explained
A limerick about Ralph Bradley, General Counsel for the North Shore Electric in Chicago, who could ride on a pass from his boss but prefers the fresh air and a seat on a horse.
What happens
A limerick about Ralph Bradley, General Counsel for the North Shore Electric in Chicago, who could ride on a pass from his boss but prefers the fresh air and a seat on a horse.
Themes in this chapter
Work and Profession
Ralph Bradley's role as General Counsel and his use of a boss-provided pass highlight professional life and its perks.
Characters to notice
- Gott. Ralph Bradley
General Counsel for North Shore Electric, Chicago; prefers riding a horse for fresh air despite having a pass.
Key passages
“He could ride on a pass from the boss And save time without coming across With whatever’s the fare, But he’d miss the fresh air, And there’s always a seat on a hoss.”
He could use a free pass from his boss to avoid paying fare and save time, but he would miss the fresh air, and there is always a seat on a horse.
Explains the trade-off between convenience and enjoyment.