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[Frontispiece: They stopped and had a drink of the cool water]
THE EARLY BIRD - A Business Man's Love Story
BY - GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
ILLUSTRATIONS
They stopped and had a drink of the cool water... Frontispiece - They waylaid him on the porch - Hepseba studied him from head to foot - Sam played again the plaintive little air - "I don't like to worry you, Sam" - "Excuse me!" stammered Mr. Stevens
THE EARLY BIRD
CHAPTER I - WHEREIN A VERY BUSY YOUNG MAN STARTS ON AN ABSOLUTE REST
CHAPTER II - WHEREIN MR. TURNER PLUNGES INTO THE BUSINESS OF RESTING
[Illustration: They waylaid him on the porch]
CHAPTER III - MR. TURNER APPLIES BUSINESS PROMPTNESS TO A MATTER OF DELICACY
A keen‑eyed young executive steps off a train at the sleepy station of Restview, his mind already cataloguing the rolling countryside and the modest inn that awaits. He’s dressed with a crispness that seems lifted from an advertisement, and his purposeful stride suggests a man used to making decisions on instinct. The journey promises a brief respite from his bustling career, a chance to pause in a place where the world feels slower.
There, an imposing bearded stranger and a sprightly girl in a green dress interrupt his plans, their banter thick with playful misdirection. A case of mistaken identity sends the businessman into an unexpected partnership with the gruff driver and the eccentric elder, while the girl’s mischievous smile hints at a deeper connection. As the group sets off toward Meadow Brook, the stage is set for a light‑hearted romance that will test the young man’s confidence both in business and in matters of the heart.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (244K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
Sep 14, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1924
Best known for creating the fast-talking schemer Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford, this American writer turned sharp humor and newsroom energy into stories that became popular books, plays, and silent films. He also worked in early cinema as a screenwriter, editor, and director.
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