Such a book is called, for instance "You," written by Irving R. Allen.
"You" takes 275 pages to divulge a secret of success. It would not be fair to Mr. Allen to give it away here after he has spent so much time concealing it. But it might be possible to give some idea of the importance of Mr. Allen's discovery by stating one of my own, somewhat in the manner in which he has stated his. I will give my little contribution to the world's inspiration the title of[pg 272]
HEY, YOU!
You and I are alone.
No, don't try to get away. That door is locked. I won't hurt you—much.
What I want to do is make you see yourself. I want you, when you put down this book, to say, "I know myself!" I want you to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say: "Why, certainly I remember you, Mr. Addington Simms of Seattle, you old Rotary Club dog! How's your merger?"
And the only way that you can ever be able to do this is to read this book through.
Then read it through again.
Then read it through again.
Then ring Dougherty's bell and ask for "Chester."