Jane Cable

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Jane Cable

by George Barr McCutcheon

EN·~8 hours

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In the bustling streets of late‑fall Chicago, a poised young woman named Jane Cable waits impatiently outside her father’s towering office, her elegant carriage and confident bearing drawing admiring glances from passersby. When a dashing stranger arrives—prompted by a friend’s teasing dare—his quick wit and warm smile lift her spirits, revealing a playful chemistry that hints at deeper connections. Their banter, full of clever retorts and flirtatious teasing, showcases Jane’s sharp mind and the social expectations that surround her privileged life.

As the afternoon unfolds, hints of family tension and mysterious acquaintances surface, especially when a name—Mr. Medford—surfaces in conversation about a recent dinner. This glimpse into Jane’s world suggests a blend of high‑society intrigue, romantic entanglements, and the subtle pressures of a prominent family. Listeners will be drawn into her spirited journey, where confidence meets curiosity amid Chicago’s glittering backdrop.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (463K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Etext produced by Charles Franks, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Barr McCutcheon

George Barr McCutcheon

1866–1928

Best known for lively, humorous popular fiction at the turn of the 20th century, this Indiana-born novelist won a wide readership with romantic adventures such as Graustark and Brewster's Millions. His stories blended comedy, fantasy, and fast-moving plot in a way that made him a favorite of magazine and book audiences alike.

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