A Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) 1865-1933 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories" by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story introduces a young man who, in a frantic hurry, mistakenly enters the wrong cab, leading to a series of unexpected interactions and circumstances with a young woman who is equally distressed about the confusion. Their chance encounter unfolds amidst the backdrop of a snowy evening, setting the stage for themes of mistaken identity, urgency, and romantic tension. The beginning of the first story features a young man rushing to catch a train, only to discover he has entered a cab intended for someone else. In the cab, he meets a young lady who is equally panicked, as she is trying to reach her brother but is now stuck with this stranger. Despite their frustration, something intriguing begins to develop between them as they navigate through their predicament. The storytelling is characterized by a blend of humor and tension, suggesting that their hurried encounter may lead to a deeper connection amidst the chaos of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A young man in a hurry -- A pilgrim -- The shining band -- One man in a million -- The fire-warden -- The market-hunter -- The path-master -- In Nauvoo -- Marlitt's shoes -- Pasque Florida. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Young_Man_in_a_Hurry Release date is 2008-12-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27374 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27374 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133626.0 27374