The Problem

Fred Rees, an estimable young man of moderate wealth, proposes to and is accepted by Edith Shanlon, providing he can secure her mother's consent. Her mother informs Rees that she has sacrifi... Read allFred Rees, an estimable young man of moderate wealth, proposes to and is accepted by Edith Shanlon, providing he can secure her mother's consent. Her mother informs Rees that she has sacrificed much to give her daughter an education and social position and that she should at leas... Read allFred Rees, an estimable young man of moderate wealth, proposes to and is accepted by Edith Shanlon, providing he can secure her mother's consent. Her mother informs Rees that she has sacrificed much to give her daughter an education and social position and that she should at least make a wealthy marriage in payment. After Rees's departure, Mrs. Shanlon, with her daugh... Read all