02172cam a22003373u 4500 20443 UtSlPG 20260610133455.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14014232 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS King, Basil, 1859-1928 The Letter of the Contract Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-25 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Letter of the Contract" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complexities of love and commitment as experienced by its main character, Edith, who grapples with her marriage to Chip and the feelings of betrayal that arise when his past relationships intrude upon their seemingly stable life. At the start of the narrative, Edith reflects on a pivotal moment that could have altered her life trajectory. Instead of checking on her children, she writes a note and gazes out the window, noticing a forlorn girl in gray waiting outside. This small act leads her to observe her husband as he tips toes to watch the girl, igniting a series of questions and doubts about his fidelity. As the morning unfolds, an unsettling scenario becomes apparent when Chip departs in a motor vehicle with the girl, deepening Edith's internal conflict of trust and insecurity. The opening sets a tense atmosphere of impending emotional turmoil that foreshadows the intricate layers of betrayal, loyalty, and the expectations of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Divorce -- Fiction Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20443 61714 61714