Project Gutenberg 2013-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 236 Maclaren, Ian 1850 1907 Watson, John Afterwards, and Other Stories Afterwards -- The minister of St. Bede's -- An impossible man -- Righteous over much -- A probationer -- A government official -- The right hand of Samuel Dodson -- Saved by faith -- The last sacrifice -- An evangelist -- The collector's inconsistency -- Father Jinks -- The passing of Domsie -- Dr. Davidson's last Christmas. Produced by David Widger "Afterwards, and Other Stories" by Ian Maclaren is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story introduces Edward Trevor, a successful barrister, who finds himself grappling with regret as he receives shocking news about his wife, Maud. Set against a backdrop of contrasting environments—from the sunny Riviera to the dreary fog of London—the narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the often overlooked depth of ordinary relationships. At the start of the first story, Trevor enjoys a luxurious vacation, juxtaposed with memories of his wife, Maud, who stays behind with their young son, Bertie. As the idyllic scene unfolds, Trevor receives a telegram prompting his swift return home, leading to an emotional reveal about Maud's condition. The stark transition from pleasure to anguish highlights Trevor's inner conflicts and the value of his wife's quiet strength, ultimately guiding him toward a painful understanding of her sacrifices and the love they shared. This opening serves as a compelling introduction to the collection's exploration of human relationships, evoking a profound sense of empathy and reflection on what truly matters in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 481731 2025-08-17T11:29:01.205400 text/html 471809 2024-10-23T16:52:08 text/html 264721 2025-08-17T11:29:09.755410 application/epub+zip 271944 2025-08-17T11:29:04.313411 application/epub+zip 264087 2025-08-17T11:29:03.065413 application/epub+zip 500970 2025-08-17T11:29:13.951372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483258 2025-08-17T11:29:08.932358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437623 2022-09-19T17:11:07.653797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 456598 2025-08-17T11:29:00.458436 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 456402 2018-03-01T13:48:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16691 2025-08-17T11:29:14.080327 application/rdf+xml 16841 2025-08-17T11:29:03.577386 image/jpeg 4159 2025-08-17T11:29:03.317382 image/jpeg 259010 2025-08-17T11:29:01.244390 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