02438cam a22003253u 4500 18892 UtSlPG 20260610133436.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925 A Thoughtless Yes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-13 An open letter -- A splendid judge of a woman -- The lady of the club -- Under protest -- For the prosecution -- A rusty link in the chain -- The Boler House mystery -- The time lock of our ancestors -- Forence Campbell's fate -- My patient's story. Produced by David Widger "A Thoughtless Yes" by Helen H. Gardener is a collection of thought-provoking stories written in the late 19th century. The book aims to challenge societal norms and provoke reflection on various issues such as social justice, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. Through engaging narratives, the work encourages readers to question the status quo, particularly regarding the moral implications of a "thoughtless yes" to established authority and conventions. The opening of "A Thoughtless Yes" features a dedication to readers who have engaged thoughtfully with the author’s previous works. It introduces a preface that seeks to clarify the connection between the title and the collection of stories to follow. The preface emphasizes Gardener's intention to provoke critical thought about social, religious, and economic issues that plague society, implying that many accepted norms deserve scrutiny. Through characters like Roland Barker and the unnamed woman in his speech, the narratives prompt readers to consider the emotional and philosophical ramifications of poverty and moral shortcomings, setting the stage for a collection that ignites discussion on deeper societal faults and human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18892 60278 60278