# Woodward Holmes explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic advertisement for Woodward Holmes, a tailor in Chicago, promising stylish suits and a clever three-cushion shot.

## Themes in this chapter

### Work and Profession

The chapter highlights the tailor's craft and professional service.

## Key lines

> Woodward Holmes Tailor, Chicago He’ll make you a stylish and cute, Good looking, and up-to-date suit, Or, if you prefer, He’ll make you, dear sir, A three-cushion shot that’s a beaut.

Woodward Holmes, a tailor in Chicago, can create a fashionable and modern suit for you, or alternatively, he can execute an impressive three-cushion billiards shot.

_The poem advertises the tailor's dual skills in clothing and billiards._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/woodward-holmes
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