# Wells W. Hawtin explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A short, humorous verse about Wells W. Hawtin, president of the Hawtin Companies in Chicago, who advocates for mail advertising and is known for his shrewd business acumen, having acquired an impressive stock.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The chapter highlights Wells W. Hawtin's role as a business president and his professional advocacy for mail advertising.

### Humor and Satire

The verse employs a light, rhyming tone and playful language ('shrewd Hawtin way') to humorously depict Hawtin's business success.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown Narrator

The narrator presents a brief, witty profile of Wells W. Hawtin.

## Key lines

> He says if we’d all advertise By mail, we would get more replies.

He claims that if everyone used mail advertising, they would receive more responses.

_Summarizes Hawtin's belief in the effectiveness of direct mail marketing._

> He’s acquired, they say, In this shrewd 'Hawtin way,' A 'stock' that’s a sight for sore eyes.

It is rumored that through his clever methods, he has amassed an impressive inventory.

_Highlights Hawtin's reputation for shrewd business dealings and his valuable stock._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/wells-w-hawtin
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