02661cam a22003733u 4500 68950 UtSlPG 20260610134608.0 m cr n 260607r20221918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18021166 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958 Twenty-three and a half hours' leave 23 1/2 hours' leave Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-09-09 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Twenty-three and a half hours' leave" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century during a time of global conflict, specifically World War I. The book focuses on the light-hearted, yet poignant reflections and experiences of Sergeant Gray, a young soldier anticipating leave from military duties. The narrative revolves around themes of camaraderie, mischief, and the challenges faced by soldiers as they navigate military life and personal desires while preparing for war. In this story, Sergeant Gray is motivated by the hope of a short leave from his military duties, eager to enjoy his limited time off and win a wager about having breakfast with a general. As he interacts with his fellow soldiers and grapples with the realities of life in the military, comedic misadventures ensue, including an unplanned fight and a series of misunderstandings that lead him into a precarious situation. Ultimately, the narrative balances humor with the seriousness of being on the brink of war, as Gray finds himself in unexpected troubles while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and connection to a girl he meets. The story concludes on a light note, underscoring the absurdities of military life and the resilience of youth amidst uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: George H. Doran Company, 1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Soldiers -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949 https://archive.org/details/twentythreeandha00rineiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68950 109754 109754