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The book revolves around the story of Miss Ethel Reed and Mr. Oliver Ransom, who are brought together through a series of events and eavesdropping conversations through a register in a boarding house. Miss Reed, who is initially heartbroken and pining for someone, is revealed to be the object of Ransom's affections, which he had never mustered the courage to express. As Ransom decides to apologize for his past mistakes and make amends, both he and Miss Reed engage in a game of cat and mouse, with each trying to gauge the other's feelings through eavesdropping. Ultimately, Ransom's declaration of love is accepted by Miss Reed, and they forgive each other for their transgressions. The story concludes with the two lovers embracing, while Ransom's friend, Mr. Samuel Grinnidge, is left to suffer from his own unrequited feelings, forced to listen to the happy couple's conversation through the register. The book explores themes of love, relationships, and communication, highlighting the importance of honesty and forgiveness in overcoming past mistakes and achieving happiness.
The story revolves around Miss Ethel Reed and her friend Miss Henrietta Spaulding, who are setting up their new room in a boarding house. Miss Reed is heartbroken and claims to be pining for someone, but her friend is skeptical. The conversation between the two women is interrupted by the sound of men's voices coming from the next room, which is separated from theirs by a thin partition. The men, Mr. Oliver Ransom and Mr. Samuel Grinnidge, are discussing Ransom's recent behavior towards a woman, which he now regrets. As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that the woman in question is Miss Reed, and that Ransom is planning to apologize to her for his past mistakes. Meanwhile, Miss Reed has been eavesdropping on the conversation through the register and is delighted to hear Ransom's words. When Ransom arrives at the room to apologize, Miss Reed toys with him, making him suffer before finally forgiving him and accepting his declaration of love. The story ends with the two lovers embracing, while Grinnidge is left to suffer from his own unrequited feelings, forced to listen to the happy couple's conversation through the register.
The story continues with Miss Ethel Reed and her friend Miss Henrietta Spaulding settling into their new room in a boarding house. Miss Reed is still pining for someone, and her friend is skeptical. Meanwhile, Mr. Oliver Ransom and his friend Mr. Samuel Grinnidge are discussing Ransom's recent behavior towards Miss Reed. Ransom reveals that he has been in love with Miss Reed since they met at Ponkwasset, but he never had the courage to tell her. He decides to apologize to her and make amends for his past mistakes. As Ransom prepares to visit Miss Reed, she and her friend are eavesdropping on the conversation through the register and learn about Ransom's intentions. When Ransom arrives, Miss Reed toys with him, making him suffer before finally forgiving him and accepting his declaration of love. However, it is revealed that both Miss Reed and Ransom had been eavesdropping on each other's conversations through the register, and they eventually forgive each other for this transgression. The story ends with the two lovers embracing, while Grinnidge is left to suffer from his own unrequited feelings, forced to listen to the happy couple's conversation through the register.
The story continues with Miss Ethel Reed and her friend Miss Henrietta Spaulding settling into their new room in a boarding house. Miss Reed is still pining for someone, and her friend is skeptical. Meanwhile, Mr. Oliver Ransom and his friend Mr. Samuel Grinnidge are discussing Ransom's recent behavior towards Miss Reed. Ransom reveals that he has been in love with Miss Reed since they met at Ponkwasset, but he never had the courage to tell her. He decides to apologize to her and make amends for his past mistakes. As Ransom prepares to visit Miss Reed, she and her friend are eavesdropping on the conversation through the register and learn about Ransom's intentions. When Ransom arrives, Miss Reed toys with him, making him suffer before finally forgiving him and accepting his declaration of love. It is revealed that both Miss Reed and Ransom had been eavesdropping on each other's conversations through the register, and they eventually forgive each other for this transgression. The story ends with the two lovers embracing, while Grinnidge is left to suffer from his own unrequited feelings, forced to listen to the happy couple's conversation through the register.
Miss Ethel Reed and her friend Miss Henrietta Spaulding are settling into their new room in a boarding house, with Miss Reed still pining for someone and her friend being skeptical. Meanwhile, Mr. Oliver Ransom and his friend Mr. Samuel Grinnidge discuss Ransom's recent behavior towards Miss Reed, with Ransom revealing he has been in love with her since they met at Ponkwasset. Ransom decides to apologize to Miss Reed and make amends for his past mistakes. As Ransom prepares to visit Miss Reed, she and her friend are eavesdropping on the conversation through the register and learn about Ransom's intentions. When Ransom arrives, Miss Reed toys with him, making him suffer before finally forgiving him and accepting his declaration of love. It is revealed that both Miss Reed and Ransom had been eavesdropping on each other's conversations through the register, and they eventually forgive each other for this transgression. The story ends with the two lovers embracing, while Grinnidge is left to suffer from his own unrequited feelings, forced to listen to the happy couple's conversation through the register.