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100	1		_aKing, Basil, _d1859-1928
245	1	4	_aThe Letter of the Contract
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-01-25
508			_aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Letter of the Contract" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complexities of love and commitment as experienced by its main character, Edith, who grapples with her marriage to Chip and the feelings of betrayal that arise when his past relationships intrude upon their seemingly stable life. At the start of the narrative, Edith reflects on a pivotal moment that could have altered her life trajectory. Instead of checking on her children, she writes a note and gazes out the window, noticing a forlorn girl in gray waiting outside. This small act leads her to observe her husband as he tips toes to watch the girl, igniting a series of questions and doubts about his fidelity. As the morning unfolds, an unsettling scenario becomes apparent when Chip departs in a motor vehicle with the girl, deepening Edith's internal conflict of trust and insecurity. The opening sets a tense atmosphere of impending emotional turmoil that foreshadows the intricate layers of betrayal, loyalty, and the expectations of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653			_aDivorce -- Fiction
700	1		_aFlagg, James Montgomery, _d1877-1960
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20443
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