02261cam a22003253u 4500 29760 UtSlPG 20260610133658.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03012813 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ray, Anna Chapin, 1865-1945 The Dominant Strain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-22 Produced by David Edwards, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Dominant Strain" by Anna Chapin Ray is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around the complex emotional lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Beatrix Dane, who faces a moral dilemma when considering her relationship with Sidney Lorimer. As social expectations and personal desires intertwine, the narrative likely delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the weight of social reputation. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Beatrix, who is engaged in a light yet tense conversation with her friend Sally about Sidney Lorimer, a man of interest to Beatrix. Beatrix grapples with her feelings about him and the implications of their relationship, especially in light of rumors surrounding Lorimer's past behavior. This internal conflict is hinted at when Beatrix expresses her concerns about Lorimer’s character, revealing the underlying tensions that will unfold as the narrative progresses. The intricacies of their circle of friends and social dynamics are established, setting the tone for the exploration of personal consequences and societal expectations throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29760 70608 70608