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The Brief Début of Tildy

Summary of the Short Story
from the Collection «The Four Million»

Microsummary: In a restaurant, two waitresses, one beautiful and the other plain, worked together. The plain waitress experienced a brief moment of attention from a customer, only to be heartbroken by his apology.

In a restaurant called Bogle's Chop House and Family Restaurant, two waitresses named Aileen and Tildy worked together.

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Aileen — beautiful and charming waitress at Bogle's; popular among male customers; tall, lively, graceful; skilled in witty banter and flirtation.

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Tildy — plain and unassuming waitress at Bogle's; Aileen's friend; dumpy, hay-colored hair, freckled skin; loyal, hardworking, and longing for romance.

Aileen was a beautiful and charming woman who constantly received attention and admiration from the male customers. Tildy, on the other hand, was a plain and unassuming woman who was largely ignored by the customers. Despite their differences, the two women were good friends and supported each other.

One day, a customer named Mr. Seeders came into the restaurant after having a few drinks. He approached Tildy and, in a bold and impulsive move, put his arm around her waist and kissed her.

He put his arm around my waist and kissed me.

This unexpected act made Tildy feel desired and special for the first time in her life. She began to believe that she too could be the object of affection and attention, just like her friend Aileen. Tildy started to dress more attractively, wearing ribbons in her hair and a blue bead necklace with a silver heart pendant.

For two days, Mr. Seeders did not return to the restaurant. During this time, Tildy continued to embrace her newfound confidence and enjoyed the attention she received from the other customers. She even shared her experience with some of them, proudly stating that a gentleman had insulted her by kissing her in the restaurant.

On the third day, Mr. Seeders returned to Bogle's. He approached Tildy and Aileen, who were working at the back of the restaurant. He was visibly embarrassed and explained that he wanted to apologize for his actions. He admitted that he had been drunk at the time and would never have behaved that way if he had been sober.

I wouldn't of done it if I'd known what I was doin' and hadn't of been drunk.

Tildy was devastated by his apology, realizing that the kiss had not been a genuine expression of affection but rather a thoughtless act fueled by alcohol.

Heartbroken, Tildy retreated behind a screen in the restaurant and sobbed. She felt as if her brief moment of happiness and self-worth had been cruelly snatched away from her. However, in the midst of her despair, she found comfort in her friendship with Aileen. Aileen consoled her, assuring her that Mr. Seeders was not worth her tears and that he was not a true gentleman for apologizing for his actions. Despite the pain of her disappointment, Tildy was grateful for the support and understanding of her friend.

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 {{Summary
 | Title = The Brief Début of Tildy
-| Cycle = [[Four Million (Henry)| Four Million]]
+| Cycle = [[The Four Million (Henry)|The Four Million]]
 | Author = O. Henry
-| Genre = short story
+| Literary form = short story
 | Year of publication =
-| Microsummary = In a popular early 1900s restaurant, a plain waitress experienced a brief moment of attention from a man, only to have her hopes dashed when he apologized, claiming he was drunk.
+| Microsummary = In a restaurant, two waitresses, one beautiful and the other plain, worked together. The plain waitress experienced a brief moment of attention from a customer, only to be heartbroken by his apology.
 | Wikidata =
+| Wikisource = The Four Million/The Brief Debut of Tildy
 }}
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-In the early 1900s, there was a popular restaurant called Bogle's Chop House and Family Restaurant, located on Eighth Avenue. The establishment was frequented by a diverse clientele, who enjoyed the hearty meals and the lively atmosphere. The restaurant was run by the cold and sordid Bogle, who took care of the cashier's desk, while two waitresses, Aileen and Tildy, attended to the customers.
+In a restaurant called Bogle's Chop House and Family Restaurant, two waitresses named Aileen and Tildy worked together.
-Aileen was a beautiful and charming young woman, who effortlessly captured the attention and admiration of the male customers. She was skilled at witty banter and had a magnetic personality, which made her the center of attention at the restaurant. Tildy, on the other hand, was plain-looking and often went unnoticed. She was a hardworking and efficient waitress, but lacked the charm and charisma of her friend Aileen.
+{{Character
+| Name = Aileen
+| Description = beautiful and charming waitress at Bogle's; popular among male customers; tall, lively, graceful; skilled in witty banter and flirtation
+| Emoji = 👩🏻‍🦰
+}}
+{{Character
+| Name = Tildy
+| Description = plain and unassuming waitress at Bogle's; Aileen's friend; dumpy, hay-colored hair, freckled skin; loyal, hardworking, and longing for romance
+| Emoji = 👩🏼‍🦱
+}}
+Aileen was a beautiful and charming woman who constantly received attention and admiration from the male customers. Tildy, on the other hand, was a plain and unassuming woman who was largely ignored by the customers. Despite their differences, the two women were good friends and supported each other.
+One day, a customer named Mr. Seeders came into the restaurant after having a few drinks. He approached Tildy and, in a bold and impulsive move, put his arm around her waist and kissed her.
+{{Quote|
+He put his arm around my waist and kissed me.
+}}
-One day, a young man named Seeders, who worked at a laundry office, came into the restaurant after having a few drinks. Feeling emboldened by the alcohol, he impulsively put his arm around Tildy's waist and kissed her. This unexpected act of affection left Tildy feeling both shocked and elated, as she had never experienced such attention from a man before.
+This unexpected act made Tildy feel desired and special for the first time in her life. She began to believe that she too could be the object of affection and attention, just like her friend Aileen. Tildy started to dress more attractively, wearing ribbons in her hair and a blue bead necklace with a silver heart pendant.
-In the days that followed, Tildy began to embrace her newfound status as a desirable woman. She started dressing more stylishly, emulating Aileen's appearance, and enjoyed the increased attention from the male customers. However, her happiness was short-lived, as Seeders returned to the restaurant a few days later to apologize for his actions. He explained that he had been drunk and would never have behaved in such a manner if he had been sober.
+For two days, Mr. Seeders did not return to the restaurant. During this time, Tildy continued to embrace her newfound confidence and enjoyed the attention she received from the other customers. She even shared her experience with some of them, proudly stating that a gentleman had insulted her by kissing her in the restaurant.
+On the third day, Mr. Seeders returned to Bogle's. He approached Tildy and Aileen, who were working at the back of the restaurant. He was visibly embarrassed and explained that he wanted to apologize for his actions. He admitted that he had been drunk at the time and would never have behaved that way if he had been sober.
+{{Quote|
+I wouldn't of done it if I'd known what I was doin' and hadn't of been drunk.
+}}
-Tildy was devastated by Seeders' apology, as it shattered her illusions of being a desirable and attractive woman. She realized that the kiss had not been a genuine expression of affection, but rather a drunken mistake. Heartbroken, she retreated behind a screen in the restaurant and sobbed, mourning the loss of her brief moment in the spotlight.
+Tildy was devastated by his apology, realizing that the kiss had not been a genuine expression of affection but rather a thoughtless act fueled by alcohol.
-Despite her disappointment, Tildy found solace in the support of her friend Aileen, who comforted her and reassured her that Seeders was not worth her tears. Aileen's friendship and understanding helped Tildy come to terms with the situation, and the two women continued to work together at Bogle's, navigating the challenges and joys of their lives in the bustling restaurant.
+Heartbroken, Tildy retreated behind a screen in the restaurant and sobbed. She felt as if her brief moment of happiness and self-worth had been cruelly snatched away from her. However, in the midst of her despair, she found comfort in her friendship with Aileen. Aileen consoled her, assuring her that Mr. Seeders was not worth her tears and that he was not a true gentleman for apologizing for his actions. Despite the pain of her disappointment, Tildy was grateful for the support and understanding of her friend.
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