The Cutting, Mary Stewart 1851-1924 creator Stephens, Alice Barber 1858-1932 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Wayfarers" by Mary Stewart Cutting is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to revolve around the lives of several characters navigating their personal and professional challenges, with a focus on themes of ambition, family, and the quest for happiness. The opening chapter introduces Justin Alexander, a man facing pivotal decisions about his career and his responsibilities toward his family, alongside Lois, his wife, and Theodosia, a young cousin who is set to visit. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a crowded ferry-boat, symbolizing the weariness of everyday life and the emergence of individual stories within the crowd. Justin Alexander is contacted regarding a business opportunity that would change the course of his life as he contemplates leaving a secure job for uncertain ventures. Meanwhile, the friendship between him and his wife reveals a loving yet complex relationship, with hints of a deeper emotional struggle. Theodosia's journey from her home to New York, laden with hopes of a new life and unexpected tragedy, intertwines with their story, showing the interconnectedness of their lives and the experiences that shape their paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-26 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37208 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37208 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133840.0 37208