Working Elaine

I am sure that at least once I purchased a nightgown or, perhaps, a robe at J.C. Penney because it was labeled “Miss Elaine.” It was the closest I have ever come to wearing a monogram, though, as a preschool teacher, many a child has called me Miss Elaine. And, during school hours, even teachers (married or not) automatically use “Miss” when speaking to each other. As I got older, upon a chance meeting on the street with a much younger co-worker, I would often still be Miss Elaine. I wonder is there a Miss Elaine in the clothing business who once worked in a preschool?

Another business woman, whom I never heard referred to so politely was the New York nightclub owner of “Elaine’s. She recently died and I believe the club has closed. I was born in New York, grew up and still visit family there, but I never went to that night club. I should have, just because.