# Thos. J. Wall explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Thos. J. Wall, the General Agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Chicago, expressing the speaker's willingness to join him on any journey despite a lack of personal desire for adventure or hunting.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The poem highlights Thos. J. Wall's professional role as General Agent of the C.P.R., and the speaker's willingness to accompany him on business or leisure trips.

### Community and Companionship

The speaker expresses a desire to join Tom Wall on any trip, emphasizing camaraderie and shared experience over personal interests.

## Character check-ins

### Thos. J. Wall

General Agent for the C.P.R. in Chicago; the subject of the poem.

## Key lines

> I’m nearly stone deaf to the Call Of the Wild; I’ve no craving at all To slaughter Big Game. But I’d go just the same On any old trip with Tom Wall.

I have little interest in wilderness adventure or hunting, but I would gladly accompany Tom Wall on any journey he proposes.

_The speaker prioritizes companionship with Tom Wall over personal inclinations toward outdoor pursuits._

## Links

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