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100	1		_aChaplin, Heman White, _d1847-1924
245	1	0	_aFive Hundred Dollars : _bFirst published in the "Century Magazine"
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 2007-10-12
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Five Hundred Dollars" by Heman White Chaplin is a short story written during the late 19th century. This narrative explores themes of family, responsibility, and moral dilemmas as it revolves around the lives of several characters in a seaside New England village. The main topic delves into the consequences of choices made based on societal expectations and personal desires. The story follows David Prince, a seaman who returns home after a long whaling voyage with five hundred dollars to his name. However, he inadvertently loses the money, leading to a variety of reactions from family and friends. Throughout the narrative, David's wife Delia maintains a courageous spirit as they contemplate their future amidst the turmoil of financial insecurity. The storyline takes a twist when David's friend Calvin Green confesses to stealing the lost wallet, yet in a surprising turn, David chooses to forgive him, demonstrating profound themes of integrity, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships. The tale ultimately reflects on the inherent goodness in people, despite the challenges they face, and the true value of trust and family bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23006
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