Project Gutenberg 2006-09-25 Public domain in the USA. 99 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.) en Western stories Revenge -- Fiction Ranchers -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 633621 633567 2024-09-08T11:55:30.472872 2023-09-09T04:14:01.361959 text/html text/html 633614 633560 2024-09-08T11:55:30.717880 2023-09-09T04:14:01.536962 text/html text/html 275258 2024-09-08T11:55:38.557857 application/epub+zip 285060 2024-09-08T11:55:32.134894 application/epub+zip 285062 2024-09-08T11:55:31.293909 application/epub+zip 473497 2024-09-08T11:55:43.760811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431765 2024-09-08T11:55:37.950864 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431893 2022-09-09T09:06:28.865426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577934 577923 2024-09-08T11:55:29.907954 2023-09-09T04:14:00.972949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 577805 2006-09-25T10:24:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 219633 2006-09-25T10:24:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18150 2024-09-08T11:55:43.897802 application/rdf+xml 9283 2024-09-08T11:55:31.638891 image/jpeg 2770 2024-09-08T11:55:31.465867 image/jpeg 271402 2024-09-08T11:55:30.771872 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia