02110cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450017001512640051001683000047002193360026002663370026002923380036003185000031003545080042003855201235004275340045016626530012017076530018017198560042017379990017017791820UtSlPG20260610133050.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDavis, Richard Harding,d1864-191612aA Wasted Day 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-05-12  aProduced by Don Lainson; David Widger  a"A Wasted Day" by Richard Harding Davis is a short story written during the early 20th century. This narrative unfolds around a wealthy businessman, Arnold Thorndike, who becomes unexpectedly involved in the life of a young man, Henry Spear, facing sentencing for theft. The story explores themes of compassion, the impact of social class, and the unexpected, often humorous consequences of good intentions.  The plot centers on Thorndike's spontaneous decision to intervene on behalf of Spear, a former employee who found himself in trouble after a night of drinking. As Thorndike navigates through the unfamiliar setting of a courtroom, he witnesses the stark realities faced by those less fortunate than himself, which prompts a shift in his perspective. Throughout the proceedings, Thorndike’s growing interest in the characters and their struggles reveals his desire to assist others, culminating in an acknowledgment of Spear's chances for redemption. The story concludes with Thorndike feeling a sense of fulfillment from his actions, despite the time he "wasted," highlighting the deeper value of human connection and the importance of lending a hand in the lives of others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1820  c43931d43931