Project Gutenberg 2007-04-16 Public domain in the USA. 191 Walter, Eugene 1874 1941 Hornblow, Arthur 1865 1942 Byron, Joseph 1847 1923 Gunn, Archie 1863 1930 Gunn, Archibald The easiest way : $b a story of metropolitan life E-text prepared by Kathryn Lybarger and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Easiest Way: A Story of Metropolitan Life" by Eugene Walter and Arthur Hornblow is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Laura Murdock, a young woman of dubious virtue attempting to redeem her past while navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations in a bustling urban landscape. This tale captures the intricacies of her relationships and the choices she faces in her pursuit of a more respectable life. The opening of this novel sets the stage in the vibrant nightlife of New York City, where a flock of theatergoers spills onto the streets after a performance. Among a rich tapestry of characters, we are introduced to two men—John Madison and Glenn Warner—who are about to delve into the city's hedonistic pleasures. John is a green but perceptive young reporter freshly arrived from a rural background, while Warner is more worldly and familiar with the city's sordid underbelly. Their interaction hints at deeper themes of innocence versus experience, as John unwittingly becomes entwined with Laura Murdock, the clever but morally ambiguous actress they discuss. This initial chapter lays the groundwork for Laura's complex character and her intertwining relationships, emphasizing the allure and the danger of the metropolitan lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). 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