Project Gutenberg 2006-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 294 Cullum, Ridgwell 1867 1943 Burghard, Sidney Groves The Forfeit E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Forfeit" by Ridgwell Cullum is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around ranchers Jeffrey Masters and Bud Tristram, who are contemplating a significant business deal that could elevate their ranching operations in Montana. Their partnership is tested by external conflicts and personal dynamics, especially involving a mysterious past and deeper emotional connections between the characters, including the arrival of Bud's daughter, Nan. The opening of "The Forfeit" introduces readers to Jeffrey Masters, who is engrossed in planning a major investment in land and livestock, while his companion Bud Tristram appears more relaxed and trusting. Their conversation reveals not only their business ambitions but also hints at a deeper bond of friendship. The mood shifts with the entrance of Nan, whose presence initiates reflections on family and responsibility. Shortly thereafter, Jeffrey receives a letter from his estranged twin brother, Ronald, prompting concerns about their connection. As the plot unfolds, themes of love, duty, and the harsh realities of ranch life emerge, setting the stage for both personal and larger conflicts to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories Revenge -- Fiction Ranchers -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 633801 2025-08-08T08:59:51.273392 text/html 633622 2025-01-08T09:28:30.359608 text/html 294223 2025-08-08T08:59:59.099846 application/epub+zip 303781 2025-08-08T08:59:53.039401 application/epub+zip 303781 2025-08-08T08:59:51.934406 application/epub+zip 503897 2025-08-08T09:00:04.025874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462209 2025-08-08T08:59:58.414903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431893 2022-09-09T09:06:28.865426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577934 2025-08-08T08:59:50.689397 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 577805 2006-09-25T10:24:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17538 2025-08-08T09:00:04.154829 application/rdf+xml 9367 2025-08-08T08:59:52.420396 image/jpeg 2768 2025-08-08T08:59:52.177413 image/jpeg 219633 2006-09-25T10:24:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 288399 2025-08-08T08:59:51.321402 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia