
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
In a sun‑lit Valencia home, the restless Mr. Spencer paces, his coat‑tails flickering with irritation, while his sister Stella watches with a mix of amusement and sorrow. Their banter spirals around a simple yet profound question: can a name shape a destiny? As they argue over whether their son should be called Robert or Bob, the siblings reveal deep anxieties about faith, duty, and the life paths they fear for the young man they love.
Stella clings to the belief that her son’s true self is already bound to a higher calling, even as Robert’s brother schemes to intervene. Their clash hints at hidden plans, tender sacrifices, and the looming choice between familial expectation and personal desire. Listeners will be drawn into the intimate drama of a family wrestling with identity, tradition, and the fragile hope of breaking free.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-10-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1937
A Kansas writer remembered for warm, plainspoken reflections and a novel published in the early 20th century, she left behind work that feels personal, companionable, and rooted in everyday life.
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