Morley, Christopher 1890-1957 creator Haley, Bart 1876- text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In the Sweet Dry and Dry" by Christopher Morley and Bart Haley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story embarks on a whimsical journey involving the characters Dunraven Bleak, the managing editor of a newspaper, and Virgil Quimbleton, a mysterious man from the Corporation for the Perpetuation of Happiness. The narrative unfolds in a satirical exploration of Prohibition's oddities, as it highlights themes of merriment and absurdity in a world where alcohol is banned. The opening of the book introduces Dunraven Bleak at his newspaper office on a warm summer evening, where he is approached by the enigmatic Quimbleton. Quimbleton presents Bleak with a cache of ingredients for mint juleps, which ignites a mix of suspense and excitement amidst the prohibition context. As Bleak contemplates the moral implications of accepting the offered drinks, the chapter sets the tone for the ensuing adventure, blending humor with a critique of societal norms. Following this curious encounter, the narrative hints at further escapades as Bleak ventures to Quimbleton's residence, introducing an engaging premise of defiance against the restrictive liquor laws and the character's unwitting involvement in a larger scheme of happiness and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-07-01 Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Satire Humorous stories Prohibition -- Fiction PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4249 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4249 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133123.0 4249