02218cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450017001502640051001673000047002183360026002653370026002913380036003175000031003535080114003845201250004985340045017486530017017936530035018108560042018459990017018873403UtSlPG20260610133112.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHowells, William Dean,d1837-192014aThe Register 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-09-01  aTranscribed from “The Sleeping Car and Other Farces” 1911 Houghton Mifflin Company edition by David Price  a"The Register" by William Dean Howells is a farce that captures the complexities of romantic misunderstandings amidst social dynamics. Written in the early 20th century, the story is a comedic exploration of relationships, as it delves into themes of love, pride, and social class through the interactions of its characters. Set in a boarding house in Boston, it portrays the lives and conversations of young women and men navigating their feelings and the expectations placed upon them by society.  The plot centers around Ethel Reed and Henrietta Spaulding, two women who navigate their surroundings and relationships with a mix of humor and tragedy. Ethel, who believes her romantic prospects are bleak after a misunderstanding with Mr. Oliver Ransom, contemplates her own actions while Henrietta provides a contrasting perspective on love and social expectations. As their conversations unfold, misunderstandings are laid bare—especially as Ransom reconciles his feelings for Ethel and his awkward past interactions with her. The narrative cleverly intertwines moments of comic relief with serious reflections, culminating in a humorous yet insightful resolution about love and self-awareness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aComedy plays  aAmerican drama -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3403  c45474d45474