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Bertie Davis’s apartment

Chicago

Stories set here

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.

Events here

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.

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