The MacGrath, Harold 1871-1932 creator Grefé, Will 1875-1957 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Best Man" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Carrington, a determined young lawyer, who grapples with a moral dilemma when he discovers evidence of fraud committed by the powerful millionaire Henry Cavenaugh, who also happens to be the father of the woman Carrington loves. The novel explores themes of duty, integrity, and the struggles of love intertwined with social and ethical responsibilities. The opening of the novel introduces Carrington as he reflects on his discovery of Cavenaugh's fraudulent activities, which threaten the financial security of countless investors. Carrington finds himself torn between his affection for Kate Cavenaugh and his obligation to seek justice for those wronged by her father's greed. As he prepares to confront Kate about the situation, he contemplates how to reveal the truth without destroying her trust and happiness. This initial conflict sets the stage for a deeper exploration of personal integrity versus societal obligations, and the complexities of love in the face of moral challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The best man -- Two candidates -- The advent of Mr. "Shifty" Sullivan -- The girl and the poet. Release date is 2014-04-29 E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, American Mate selection -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Love -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45528 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45528 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134038.0 45528