Finley, Martha 1828-1909 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Signing the Contract, and What It Cost" by Martha Finley is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly focusing on the struggles of an unnamed young woman grappling with the loss of her adoptive parents and the revelation of her origins. The plot intricately weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the meaning of family bonds. At the start of the story, we meet Mr. and Mrs. Kemper, who are traveling by train when Mrs. Kemper notices a sorrowful woman outside, leading to their eventual encounter with her at a nearby station. The woman, who is revealed to be in dire straits, becomes central to the narrative as her heartbreaking story unfolds. She encounters a series of life-altering decisions that impact her relationship with her child and the Kempers, culminating in tragic events that will lead to deeper explorations of identity, love, and the endurance of the human spirit. The introduction sets the emotional tone for a tale that promises to delve into complex familial ties and the sacrifices made for love and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-02-13 Produced by David Edwards, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified American fiction -- 19th century PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48249 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48249 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134117.0 48249