"town" in the Big Book

W ar fever ran high in the New England town to which we new, young officers from Plattsburg were assigned, and we were flattered when the first citizens took us to their homes, making us feel heroic.

I went to town regularly and even made a little money.

I had been out of town before during this particular dry spell, so there was nothing new about that.

His action met widespread approval, and today he is one of the most trusted citizens of his town.

There must be many such in this town.

His call to the clergyman led him presently to a certain resident of the town, who, though formerly able and respected, was then nearing the nadir of alcoholic despair.

Understand he was once a well-known lawyer in town, but just now we’ve got him strapped down tight.”* Here was a prospect all right but, by the description, none too promising.

So, you see, there were three alcoholics in that town, who now felt they had to give to others what they had found, or be sunk.

All this time our friend of the hotel lobby incident remained in that town.

selves, and have discovered the joy of helping others to face life again, there will be no stopping until everyone in that town has had his opportunity to recover— if he can and will.