Chapter 17 " A Great Disappointment To Us All".
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:34 pm
I wonder if its the title that has turned people away from wanting to at least make some sort of comment on this chapter.
I found it interesting that Townsend Brown has that sort of pressure exerted on him but actually I think that he got off pretty lightly. I have known situations (mine too, actuallyf) where the son in the family was EXPECTED to take over the family business. And actually if you are of the right mindset that isn't really all that bad. I have told myself many times that I have been fortuneate to have a built in business with a stellar reputation. I am sure thats all Uncle Rufus was trying to impart, though a little <g> on the heavy handed side.
I don't think it would have made any difference at all to Townsend Brown. He has struck me as being exceptionally independent, (lovavble maybe) but more than a little spoiled by self indulgent parents. A lab of his own?at what age 18, 17? Better than the schools? All that of course is a double edged sword. Maybe he didn't need or want that kind of parental oversight?
But having your fiance chosen for you? Well I am glad that he drew the line there.
But I found one thing VERY telling. His Uncle told him to "keep this letter for future reference" and I find it interesting that Townsend Brown obviously kept that letter, making it available ,through fate ,to be quoted verbatim.
The picture of the crew at the lab is enough to give you the chills. You can tell the way that the young Brown is standing there that he is one step away from stepping out of that life. Martin
I found it interesting that Townsend Brown has that sort of pressure exerted on him but actually I think that he got off pretty lightly. I have known situations (mine too, actuallyf) where the son in the family was EXPECTED to take over the family business. And actually if you are of the right mindset that isn't really all that bad. I have told myself many times that I have been fortuneate to have a built in business with a stellar reputation. I am sure thats all Uncle Rufus was trying to impart, though a little <g> on the heavy handed side.
I don't think it would have made any difference at all to Townsend Brown. He has struck me as being exceptionally independent, (lovavble maybe) but more than a little spoiled by self indulgent parents. A lab of his own?at what age 18, 17? Better than the schools? All that of course is a double edged sword. Maybe he didn't need or want that kind of parental oversight?
But having your fiance chosen for you? Well I am glad that he drew the line there.
But I found one thing VERY telling. His Uncle told him to "keep this letter for future reference" and I find it interesting that Townsend Brown obviously kept that letter, making it available ,through fate ,to be quoted verbatim.
The picture of the crew at the lab is enough to give you the chills. You can tell the way that the young Brown is standing there that he is one step away from stepping out of that life. Martin