Skinner's Dress Suit (1916) - Henry Irving Dodge - Bog

Skinner's Dress Suit is a novel written by Henry Irving Dodge and first published in 1916. The story revolves around the character of Otis Skinner, a successful businessman who is invited to a high society party. Skinner, who is not accustomed to such events, decides to rent a dress suit for the occasion. However, due to a mix-up at the rental shop, he ends up with a suit that is far too small for him. Despite this, Skinner decides to attend the party anyway, and his misadventures in the ill-fitting suit provide much of the humor and charm of the story.As the evening progresses, Skinner finds himself in a number of awkward situations, including being mistaken for a waiter and accidentally spilling wine on a prominent socialite. However, he also manages to charm many of the guests with his wit and good nature, and even catches the eye of a beautiful young woman named Marjorie.Skinner's Dress Suit is a light-hearted and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the world of high society in the early 20th century. It is a story about the power of confidence and the importance of being true to oneself, no matter how uncomfortable or out of place one may feel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.