02355cam a22003373u 4500 36384 UtSlPG 20260610133829.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto), 1850-1935 The Squire's Daughter 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 2011-06-11 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Squire's Daughter" by Silas K. Hocking is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the clash of social classes, exploring themes of pride, responsibility, and unintentional consequences through the interactions between Ralph Penlogan, a young man of the lower class, and Dorothy Hamblyn, the imperious daughter of a squire. The narrative carries an undercurrent of social critique, particularly regarding the rigid class structures of the time and their impact on personal relationships and individual lives. At the start of the novel, the dynamic between Ralph and Dorothy is set against a backdrop of class tension and youthful impulsiveness. Their first encounter is marked by Dorothy's commanding tone as she orders Ralph to open a gate, a demand he defies out of pride. This act of insubordination sparks a conflict that leads to a tragic accident when Dorothy's horse throws her while trying to leap the gate. Impelled by his earlier refusal, Ralph feels an overwhelming mix of guilt and concern for her well-being as he rushes to help her. The opening chapters establish a rich foundation for the exploration of their characters and the socio-economic forces that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Landlord and tenant -- Fiction Social classes -- England -- Fiction Twidle, Arthur, 1865-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36384 77224 77224