02223cam a22003013u 4500 35836 UtSlPG 20260610133822.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stead, Robert J. C., 1880-1959 The Bail Jumper Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-14 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Bail Jumper" by Robert J. C. Stead is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting and centers around characters navigating personal relationships and societal expectations, particularly focusing on the young man, Raymond Burton, as he begins his new job in a general store and encounters various elements of life in this small town. Themes of ambition, morality, and romance are likely to play important roles throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Raymond Burton, who arrives in Plainville to work at Gardiner's general store. As winter sets in, Raymond interacts with local townsfolk, including Gardiner, and establishes his role in the community. Birding at the atmosphere of camaraderie, the first chapter features a dance that sets the tone for his romantic interest in the mysterious Miss Vane. Burton's kind-hearted nature is quickly highlighted when he intervenes in a conflict, which foreshadows impending tensions involving rivalries for love and moral dilemmas as he becomes more entwined in the lives of those around him. The scene is set for a blend of adventure, personal growth, and community dynamics that will likely evolve throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prairie Provinces -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35836 76679 76679