Judge — February 19, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "The Night Has a Thousand 'Highs'" This illustration by Orson Lowell depicts a domestic scene addressing class anxiety and servant management in what appears to be late 19th or early 20th-century America. A well-dressed man confronts a young male servant about disorder in the household—coats and hats scattered everywhere. The gentleman sarcastically accuses the servant (Harry) of treating the room as his own domain, warning that "every last man jack of them is bundled out" if the master doesn't receive better service. The servant attempts explanation while appearing contrite. The satire targets the friction between employers and domestic workers during an era of rigid class hierarchy, mocking both the employer's imperious tone and the servant's defensive posture. The title's reference to "highs" likely suggests the chaotic state of the room.