Bertie Davis

Biography

Described as sixty years old. Her unnamed husband, a manufacturer of pin-setting machines, had recently died. Offered the narrator room and board to help make ends meet. An excellent cook who introduced him to drinking Brandy Alexanders. Had an unnamed daughter and a son-in-law, Tom Brown. Named only in the supplied section heading.

Timeline

Shortly after starting at Winsberg’s
Room and board with Bertie
Bertie offered room and board near the store, helping her finances and shortening the narrator’s travel time.
Bernie's Chapter
date not given
An introduction to advertising and a fast MG ride
Over Brandy Alexanders, Tom Brown used Life magazine ads to explain selling strategies. Bernie became interested in art direction. Brown then let him drive his vintage MG, which Bernie says he took to 110 miles per hour while both were intoxicated.
Bernie's Chapter

Stories mentioning Bertie

Bertie’s Welcome and a New Direction in AdvertisingRecently widowed Bertie Davis offered Bernie room and board near his job, reducing his commute and providing excellent meals. At her daughter’s home, Bertie introduced him to Brandy Alexanders and her son-in-law Tom Brown introduced him to advertising strategy through Life magazine. The lesson inspired Bernie to become an art director. Afterward, he drove Brown’s vintage MG at 110 miles per hour while both were intoxicated.

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