Allen, Grant 1848-1899 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "What's Bred in the Bone" by Grant Allen is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Elma Clifford, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter with an artist named Cyril Waring on a train. Entering the story during an accident that strands the two characters in a dark tunnel, the novel highlights themes of connection and the nature of intuition in relationships. The opening of the book introduces Elma as she rushes to catch a train, only to find herself in a carriage with the artist Cyril Waring. Their initial interaction is playful and filled with tension, particularly when a snake that Cyril owns creates a moment of surprise. As they converse, an accident occurs, causing them to become trapped in the tunnel for an extended period. This predicament catalyzes a deeper emotional engagement between Elma and Cyril, exposing their vulnerabilities. The mix of adventure, danger, and budding romance sets a compelling tone for their relationship and hints at Elma's struggle with her feelings amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-07-01 Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6010 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6010 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133147.0 6010