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In a blooming Maryland spring, a bright‑eyed teenager slips into a cool stream and finds herself in a precarious tangle. She is rescued by an oddly flamboyant stranger who calls himself Puddin’ Tame, whose mix of gallant concern and teasing banter feels both sincere and mischievous. Their exchange, full of witty repartee and gentle teasing, hints at a bond that might grow beyond the moment of rescue.
Together they set off along a flower‑lined lane, the young woman balancing a sprained ankle while the gentleman insists on carrying her, turning the walk into a comic tableau. Through playful misunderstandings and heartfelt observations, the narrative explores the stirrings of affection and the courage required to step out of childhood. Listeners are invited into a light, lyrical romance where the countryside itself seems to echo their growing connection.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jul 5, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1962
Best known as the pen name behind The Lost Goddess, this early-20th-century writer mixed adventure, romance, and popular fiction with the life experience of a U.S. naval officer.
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