
In a quiet, autumn‑lit house, the Moore family is suddenly pulled into a tense waiting game. Belden, a steady presence in the home, moves through the stillness as his sister‑in‑law Caddy’s health hangs by a thread, her once‑robust spirit now weakened by a mysterious fever. The atmosphere is heavy with whispered hopes and the looming promise of a medical operation that could decide her fate.
When the carriage arrives, a no‑nonsense nurse steps out, her confidence cutting through the uncertainty. She carries the doctor’s orders and a sense of urgency that forces Belden to confront the fragile balance between hope and dread. As the clock ticks toward the critical afternoon, the family must grapple with fear, duty, and the stubborn resolve of a woman determined to fight for her life.
Language
en
Duration
~30 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2007-11-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1961
A sharp, versatile American writer, she moved easily from witty college stories and juvenile mysteries to poetry and fiction centered on women’s lives. Her work was widely read in the early 20th century, with a gift for combining humor, observation, and feeling.
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