True Success

From what Harry could tell, he was handling the same number of cases as both the Senior Partners together. It was unending, year after year. Never did they spend any overtime but had time for the gym in the morning or taking their spouse to the Country Club in the evening while Harry was still in the office working hard. Many cases had a time constraint so he worked late into the evening and sometimes into the night. Harry did the work he was assigned so he could be a good lawyer. Often, he was so tired he didn't even feel like eating even if Gemme had something nice fixed for him. He was also too tired to go out even if Gemme asked Harry to take her out to G.D. Ritzy's or Grandy's or even McDonald's. Gemme seemed to be bearing up with his tiredness. Frequently, she would ask when he would become Senior Partner. Lately, Gemme had to have antacid tablets handy to help calm his stomach so he could get to sleep. Working at the adult care center seemed to help her tolerate his absence because she wasn't getting much attention or support from him. It saddened Harry not to be able to give Gemme the attention she deserved. Harry recalled how on evenings after work they used to have pleasurable talks about the events of their days. Oh, how wonderful that was! How long ago that seemed.