02293cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500700015226400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850800290043952014060046853400450187465300120191985600430193199900170197422273UtSlPG20260610133519.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMurray, David Christie,d1847-190710aBulldog And Butterfly :bFrom "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-08  aProduced by David Widger  a"Bulldog And Butterfly" by David Christie Murray is a novel written during the late 19th century, likely in the Victorian era. The story revolves around the complexities of love and relationships, focusing on the contrasting personalities of two suitors vying for the affection of a young woman named Bertha. The title symbolizes the two men's differing natures—John Thistlewood, the steadfast "bulldog," represents a reliable, serious demeanor, while Lane Protheroe, the "butterfly," embodies a more frivolous and carefree spirit.  The narrative unfolds in the quaint setting of Beacon Hargate, where Bertha finds herself torn between the unwavering devotion of Thistlewood and the vivacious charm of Protheroe. Although Thistlewood is earnest in his courtship, Bertha feels an inexplicable aversion to him, sensing a lack of passion despite his steadfastness. Meanwhile, Protheroe's playful and light-hearted approach captivates her, yet raises doubts about his genuine commitment. As the plot progresses, their love rivals end up in a bizarre confrontation that highlights their respective qualities, ultimately leading to a dramatic fire incident that alters the course of their lives. Through trials and tribulations, the story deepens into themes of loyalty, identity, and the unpredictable nature of love, culminating in an unexpected resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22273  c63417d63417