
BY - ELEANOR M. INGRAM
ILLUSTRATIONS
FROM THE CAR BEHIND
I. THE KID AMATEUR
II. CORRIE AND HIS OTHER FELLOW
III. THE HOUSEHOLD OF ROSES
IV. ISABEL
V. THE VASE OF AL-MANSOR
VI. WRECK
VII. "THE GREATEST OF THESE"
Gerard, a strikingly handsome and effortlessly poised young man, spends an idle afternoon watching a lively practice race at a sprawling training camp. Among the four cars—a pair of gray machines, a dingy‑white one, and a delicate pink racer—he is drawn to the skill of the rose‑colored driver and the elegance of a richly dressed spectator who watches with a quiet, earnest intensity.
When the girl’s silk gown catches on a stair, Gerard steps in, steadying her with a gentle calm that sparks an immediate connection. Their brief exchange reveals a warmth and confidence that hint at deeper stories behind their polished exteriors, inviting listeners to wonder about the lives that have led them to this moment.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the racetrack’s bustling energy, the opening promises a tale of youthful attraction, hidden ambitions, and the subtle thrill of a chance encounter that could change more than just the course of a race.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (341K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 27, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1886–1921
A versatile early 20th-century American novelist, she wrote everything from eerie supernatural fiction to adventure, romance, and fast-paced automobile stories. Best remembered today for The Thing from the Lake, she left behind a body of work that feels both lively and unexpectedly modern.
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