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http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Fruit of the Tree" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds within the context of industrial society, focusing on the dynamics between workers and management, particularly through the lens of the main character, John Amherst, an assistant manager at the Westmore Mills. The book delves into themes of social justice, personal responsibility, and the stark realities faced by the working class, illustrated through the struggles of the injured mill worker, Dillon, and the young nurse, Justine Brent.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the surgical ward in the Hope Hospital where Justine Brent, a volunteer nurse, attends to Dillon, a mechanic injured in a factory accident. The atmosphere is tense, reflecting Dillon's despair as he learns the gravity of his injuries. John Amherst enters the hospital seeking information about Dillon's case, hinting at his deeper concern for the welfare of the workers at the mills. Their conversation reveals the intricate connections between hospital staff and mill management, foreshadowing a broader critique of the industrial environment and the personal stakes for both the workers and the management responsible for their safety. The opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of societal issues through the intersecting lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPsychological fiction  aLove stories  aDomestic fiction  aWidows -- Fiction  aTriangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction  aFemale friendship -- Fiction  aTextile industry -- Fiction  aRemarried people -- Fiction  aIndustrial relations -- Fiction  aLabor movement -- Fiction  aBerkshire Hills (Mass.) -- Fiction1 aKimball, Alonzo,d1874-192340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19191