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...restive. Who can take his place there? His son-in-law Pierre is the natural candidate, but Pierre cares nothing for industry and responsibility, or, for that matter, for his pretty young wife, Micheline. Pierre dreams of being a track star, keeps a picture of the great runner Ladoumègue on his bedroom wall and, pointing to the picture, tells his frustrated wife every morning, "That's a real...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Fools on the Brink | 4/23/1951 | See Source »

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