The Eighty-Yard Run (Summary)

This story tells about Christian Darling, a famous football player on the campus. He was adored by everybody; girls worshiped him, boys respected him, and Louise, his girlfriend; she really loved him, worshiped him and liked to buy him presents. They got married once they graduated from college and lived happily with wealth for a couple of years. Darling had an office to manage which was given by Louise’s father while Louise also got a job at the art galleries and matinees.

One day in 1933, Louise’s father died and Darling and Louise were broke. Darling found out that they got 3 or 4 gallons debts to pay and it sort of made him frustrated. Darling lost his mind and liked to drink since then.

Louise and Darling’s marriage turned out to be somewhat different since they were broke. Darling often made Louise upset because of his behavior, yet Louise never gave up on him and still treated him nicely. Even Darling hurt her feelings so many times, she never got mad at him.

Louise once got a job at a fashion magazine and they moved downtown. But still, Darling had nothing to do - drinking all day at home. Even when Christian finally got a job, he never made any money.

Until one day, Darling was offered a job as a tour representative in a college. When he told Louise about that, he was expecting Louise to say no. But all Louise said was, “Yes, Baby” she wanted him to take the job. Darling took the job and that’s when the time started to change him.

Darling remembered everything that ever happened after taking the job that he was a popular boy in his college, adored by many, respected by many. And he also remembered the glory he made as a football player in his college.