Publisher's Synopsis
Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale is a novel written by Harriet Lummis Smith and published in 1916. The story follows the life of Miss Dale, a practical young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is employed as a secretary by a wealthy businessman, Mr. Hargrave, and quickly becomes indispensable to him. Miss Dale is a hard worker and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that Mr. Hargrave's business runs smoothly.As the story progresses, Miss Dale's practical nature is put to the test when she falls in love with Mr. Hargrave's son, Jack. Jack is a charming and handsome young man who is also a bit of a playboy. Miss Dale knows that a relationship with Jack could jeopardize her career, but she cannot help her growing feelings for him.The novel explores the tension between Miss Dale's practical nature and her romantic desires. It also delves into the complexities of class and social status in early 20th century America. Despite the obstacles in her path, Miss Dale remains determined to follow her heart and find happiness.Overall, Other People's Business is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
