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100	1		_aSmith, Francis Hopkinson, _d1838-1915
245	1	0	_aForty Minutes Late : _b1909
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 2007-12-03
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Forty Minutes Late" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a lecturer's frustrating journey while trying to reach a speaking engagement under adverse winter weather conditions. The story captures the chaos and uncertainties often encountered in travel, particularly when dealing with delays and miscommunications. In the tale, the protagonist battles the elements as he arrives late to a lecture due to a snowstorm disrupting his train schedule. Upon his arrival in Sheffield, he discovers that no one is there to meet him, leading to a series of comedic mishaps as he carries his bags through snowy terrain to a nearby farmhouse where the organizers of the event are waiting. The lecturer's ire about being late culminates in a confrontation with the event's manager, allowing him to vent his frustrations while also amusing the audience. Ultimately, through a series of fortunate encounters, including kind-hearted locals and a comfortable stay, the lecturer's experience transforms from chaos to warmth and camaraderie, demonstrating the unpredictability of life and the humor found in everyday troubles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aTravel -- Fiction
653			_aLecturers -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23697
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