The Fitch, Clyde 1865-1909 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Smart Set: Correspondence & Conversations" by Clyde Fitch is a collection of letters and dialogues written in the late 19th century. The work provides an insightful glimpse into the social dynamics and attitudes of the era, particularly within affluent New York society. Themes of marriage, social events, and personal relationships run throughout, capturing the complexities of human interactions and individual aspirations during this period. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to the aftermath of a lavish ball hosted by the Makeway family in New York City. Through a series of letters from various characters—such as Will Makeway, his wife Julia, and their daughter Helen—the narrative explores the intricacies of social status, class distinctions, and the pressures of maintaining appearances in high society. Notable events like Helen's debut into society and her potential match with a young lord are central to the correspondence, revealing parental hopes and societal expectations. This rich and intricate tapestry of interactions sets the stage for deeper explorations of personal desires against societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Makeway ball -- The plaintiff -- The summer -- The children -- Maternity -- A letter of introduction -- Wagner, 1897 -- Art -- Sorrow -- The theatre -- The opera -- A perfect day -- The Westington's Bohemian dinner -- The gamblers. Release date is 2009-03-10 E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org/) Original publication data not identified Imaginary letters Conversation -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 06041108 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28303 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28303 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133639.0 28303