# Waller Morton explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief reflection on Waller Morton, a Chicago stock broker, who comments on the high cost of living and his respect for the dollar, suggesting he would challenge golf slickers if he had more time.

## Themes in this chapter

### Money and Materialism

Waller Morton's respect for the dollar highlights the theme of financial pragmatism in times of inflation.

## Character check-ins

### Waller Morton

Chicago stock broker who expresses respect for the dollar amid rising costs.

## Key lines

> If I weren’t so busy, I’d make a few golf slickers holler. But with food and with fires Sky high, one acquires Respect for our old friend the dollar.

If I had more time, I'd challenge some golf cheats, but with the high cost of food and heating, I've learned to value money.

_Waller Morton comments on economic pressures and his newfound respect for money._

## Links

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