Emma McChesney and Co. (eBook, ePUB) - Ferber, Edna
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The door marked "MRS. MCCHESNEY" was closed. T. A. Buck, president of the Buck Featherloom Petticoat Company, coming gaily down the hall, stopped before it, dismayed, as one who, with a spicy bit of news at his tongue's end, is met with rebuff before the first syllable is voiced. That closed door meant: "Busy. Keep out."
"She'll be reading a letter," T. A. Buck told himself grimly. Then he turned the knob and entered his partner's office.
Mrs. Emma McChesney was reading a letter. More than that, she was poring over it so that, at the interruption, she…mehr

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BROADWAY TO BUENOS AIRES

The door marked "MRS. MCCHESNEY" was closed. T. A. Buck, president of the Buck Featherloom Petticoat Company, coming gaily down the hall, stopped before it, dismayed, as one who, with a spicy bit of news at his tongue's end, is met with rebuff before the first syllable is voiced. That closed door meant: "Busy. Keep out."

"She'll be reading a letter," T. A. Buck told himself grimly. Then he turned the knob and entered his partner's office.

Mrs. Emma McChesney was reading a letter. More than that, she was poring over it so that, at the interruption, she glanced up in a maddeningly half-cocked manner which conveyed the impression that, while her physical eye beheld the intruder, her mental eye was still on the letter.

"I knew it," said T. A. Buck morosely.

Emma McChesney put down the letter and smiled.

"Sit down—now that you're in. And if you expect me to say, 'Knew what?' you're doomed to disappointment."
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Edna Ferber (1885-1968) was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright known for her insightful portrayals of American life and culture. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she grew up in various Midwestern towns, which heavily influenced her writing. Ferber began her career as a journalist and later turned to fiction writing. Ferber authored numerous novels, short stories, and plays that often focused on themes of family dynamics, cultural identity, and social change. Her works include "So Big" (1924), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, "Show Boat" (1926), and "Giant" (1952), all of which were adapted into successful films or Broadway productions. Known for her strong female characters, Ferber's writing also touched on feminist themes and social issues of her time, including race relations and economic disparity. Edna Ferber was a pioneering figure in American literature, known for her realistic portrayals and compassionate storytelling. Her works continue to be studied and appreciated for their exploration of American identity and the human experience. Ferber passed away in 1968, leaving behind a legacy of literary achievements that continue to resonate with readers interested in the complexities of American society and the human spirit.