The King, Basil 1859-1928 creator Flagg, James Montgomery 1877-1960 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2007-01-25 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Divorce -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 14014232 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20443 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20443 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133455.0 20443