The Debit Account by Oliver Onions

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Author Onions, Oliver, 1873-1961
Title The Debit Account
Note Sequel: The Story of Louie, #37838.
Note Sequel to In Accordance with the Evidence, #37919.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary "The Debit Account" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of J.H. Jeffries, an intermediate clerk on the verge of marriage, as he navigates his modest financial status while seeking a suitable home for his future with Evie Soames, his fiancée. Themes of ambition, love, and societal expectations are explored as Jeffries grapples with his aspirations against the backdrop of his humble beginnings. At the start of the book, we find Jeffries walking through Hampstead Heath, contemplating his life and future. With a modest salary and dreams of a better life, he seeks a home while reflecting on his past struggles and current relationship with Evie. As he thinks about their upcoming marriage, he is haunted by the tragic memory of Evie's previous engagement, emphasizing the emotional complexity of their situation. The opening sets the stage for Jeffries' internal conflict between his ambitions and the painful memories that linger, hinting at the complications that may arise in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
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