Morris, Gouverneur 1876-1953 creator Chapman, Charles Shepard 1879-1962 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "If You Touch Them They Vanish" by Gouverneur Morris is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love, innocence, and the consequences of societal judgment, as it unfolds through the life of the Poor Boy, who finds himself wrongfully accused and imprisoned, and the unwavering loyalty of his caretaker, Martha. Set against a backdrop of rich imagery and deep emotional currents, the narrative explores the delicate interplay of trust, belief, and hope in human relationships. The plot centers on the journey of the Poor Boy, who, upon his release from prison, struggles to rebuild his life while grappling with the trauma of his false accusations. His only constant is Martha, who fiercely nurtures and protects him, while also trying to create a new home for him in a picturesque valley known as Joyous Guard. As he begins to explore his emotions, particularly for Miss Jocelyn Grey, whom he had unresolved feelings for before his incarceration, he must confront the fears tied to intimacy and connection. The story culminates in a series of poignant realizations about love's power and its ability to transcend even the harshest of realities, ultimately leading to a moment of redemption and clarity when he learns the truth about his past and the loyalty of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-08-05 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Canada -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 13021259 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22247 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22247 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133519.0 22247