02389cam a22003493u 4500 20201 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Tynan, Katharine, 1861-1931 Mary Gray Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-27 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Mary Gray" by Katharine Tynan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Mary Gray, a compassionate and hard-working young girl, as she navigates the challenges of her upbringing in the drab Wistaria Terrace, where she is tasked with caring for her numerous siblings and supporting her overburdened stepmother. The narrative explores themes of duty, family dynamics, and the aspiration for a better life. The opening of the story introduces readers to Mary Gray's humble beginnings in a modest house overshadowed by a grand church. Her father, a watchmaker, is introspective and shares philosophical musings with Mary, providing her with a glimpse into a world beyond their impoverished existence. A pivotal moment arises when Mary bravely rescues Lady Anne Hamilton's dog from an oncoming tram, resulting in a broken arm, which sets off a chain of events that could alter the course of her life. This incident leads to her introduction to Lady Anne, who recognizes Mary's potential and begins to take an interest in her future, foreshadowing the changes that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fathers and daughters -- Fiction Poor families -- Fiction Rich people -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Taffs, C. H. (Charles H.), 1876-1964 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20201 61486 61486