Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 4 (1907)
“ For, curiously enough, though a reporter sees much of life of various sorts that might furnish topics of conversation, no sooner do two or more of them get together than they begin discussions of matters connected directly with their work. ”
Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 4 (1907)
“ Larry thought perhaps he had better go about, and see if he could pick up any political tips. He spoke about it to one of the other reporters, but the latter said: “There, now, don't worry about that, Larry. The only time when politics will crop out, if they do at all, is after they've had their dinners. That will loosen their tongues, and we may pick up something.” So Larry decided he might spend some time watching the men prepare the clam-bake. ”
Howard R. Garis, Larry Dexter, Reporter — Chapter 4 (1907)
“ Scores of men were piling good things to eat on the boat, for political outings seem to be always regarded as hungry affairs. Larry saw a number of other reporters whom he knew slightly, and spoke to them. Soon all the newspaper men formed a crowd among themselves, and found a comfortable place on the boat, where they sat and talked “shop.” The older reporters discussed politics, and the younger ones conversed about the assignments they had recently covered. ”
