Helen of the Old House
Book Description
Millsburgh, when referring to the principal industry of his little manufacturing city, ever says the mills it is always the Mill. The reason for this common habit of mind is that one mill so overshadows all others, and so dominates the industrial and civic life of this community, that in the peoples thought it stands for all. The philosopher who keeps the cigar stand on the corner of Congress Stre...
MoreMillsburgh, when referring to the principal industry of his little manufacturing city, ever says the mills it is always the Mill. The reason for this common habit of mind is that one mill so overshadows all others, and so dominates the industrial and civic life of this community, that in the peoples thought it stands for all. The philosopher who keeps the cigar stand on the corner of Congress Street and Ward A venue explained it very clearly when he answered an inquiring stranger, You just cant think Millsburgh without thinkin mills; an you cant think mills without thinkin the Mill. As he turned from the cash register to throw his customers change on the scratched top of the glass show case, the philosopher added with a grin that was a curious blend of admiration, contempt and envy, An you just cant think the Mill without thinkin A dam Ward. That grin was another distinguishing mark of the well informed resident of Millsburgh.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
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