02053cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500280015326400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800260039852011820042453400450160665300120165170000160166385600430167999900170172244633UtSlPG20260610134026.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMacFarlane, Peter Clark,d1871-192410aHeld to Answer: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-01-08  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Held to Answer: A Novel" by "Peter Clark MacFarlane" is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John Hampstead, a big, awkward stenographer who harbors dreams of significance beyond his mundane job. Throughout the story, the contrast between Hampstead's outer demeanor and inner aspirations unfolds, blending elements of hope and personal growth.  The opening of the novel introduces us to John Hampstead, who is characterized by his physical awkwardness and an earnest desire for a more meaningful life, despite serving as a stenographer in an office dominated by more conventional business figures. As he navigates the scornful laughter of his colleagues and performs tasks with a sense of spiritual honor, his attention is drawn to opportunities for self-expression and artistry, particularly as he seeks lessons from an actor. The chapter sets the stage for Hampstead's quest for identity and fulfillment, hinting at future adventures in both personal and professional realms, particularly as his aspirations to become an actor begin to take root amidst the challenges of his daily life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction1 aKing, W. B.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44633  c85472d85472