
THE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
Micky Mellowes wakes on a bleak New Year's Eve with a pounding headache and a ruined dinner plan, feeling the weight of his own frustration. A solitary, sorrowful cry drifts up to his window, drawing his attention to a young woman walking alone in the cold night, cradling something mysterious in her arms. Curiosity and a reluctant sense of duty push him to follow her, setting the stage for an unexpected encounter.
The girl, pale and trembling, claims the bundle she carries is merely a cat, yet her tears suggest a deeper distress that Micky can’t ignore. As he confronts her, their conversation hints at hidden secrets, social expectations, and a possible bond that could shift both of their lives. The opening scenes weave humor, melancholy, and a hint of romance, inviting listeners to wonder what will happen when two strangers collide on a chilly holiday night.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (499K 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
2009-10-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1955
A hugely popular British romance writer of the early 20th century, she built a career on emotional, fast-moving stories that reached a wide readership. Her novels, short stories, and screen work helped make her one of the best-known names in popular fiction of her day.
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