# Robert M. Sweitzer explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, poetic address to Robert M. Sweitzer, the County Clerk of Chicago, acknowledging his near victory in a political contest and predicting his future success.

## Character check-ins

### Robert M. Sweitzer

County Clerk of Chicago who almost won but is predicted to win easily next time.

## Key lines

> You almost won out, but not quite, sir. You put up a helluva fight, sir. Next time you go in, I’ll bet you won’t win, And you will, in a walk, Robert Sweitzer.

You came close to victory but fell short; you fought admirably. Next time, I predict you won't just win—you'll win easily.

_A direct address to Robert M. Sweitzer, acknowledging his near win and forecasting a decisive future victory._

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