'Charge It': Keeping Up With Harry

A brisk, witty narrator watches his friend Harry barrel through a bustling New England town, turning every errand into a blur of “charge it” and daring speed. In a single, breath‑less drive, they dart past storefronts, dodge a bulldog, scatter chickens, and race a bicycle‑towing greyhound, all while Harry insists on making a bridge‑party appointment that cannot wait. The scene crackles with the clang of gears, the hiss of dust, and the rapid‑fire banter that paints Harry as a charismatic, almost superhuman whirlwind of activity.

The story captures the humor of early‑twentieth‑century life, from the polished shop windows to the rustic farms that line the road, while hinting at a larger business dispute waiting in Chesterville. As the narrator balances admiration for Harry’s relentless energy with his own desire for a quieter ride, the stage is set for a lively clash of personalities and the inevitable scramble to keep time on their side.