In “My Financial Career” by Stephen Leacock, the narrator describes his comically nervous and apprehensive experience at a bank. Despite his fear and discomfort, he decides to open an account because his salary has been raised to fifty-six dollars a month. When he enters the bank, everything, from the clerks to the sight of money, makes him anxious. The narrator believes that he must consult the manager before opening an account, so he approaches the accountant and requests to see the manager alone.
The accountant, a tall and cool figure, agrees and fetches the manager, who is described as a grave and calm man. The narrator, holding his fifty-six dollars in his pocket, asks the manager if he is indeed the manager and requests to speak with him alone, creating a sense of suspense.
The manager, alarmed, agrees and leads the narrator to a private room, emphasizing the secrecy of the conversation by locking the door. The story unfolds with humor as the narrator’s exaggerated anxiety and the anticipation of a significant revelation build up in this financial encounter.
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