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The story explores the dynamics of a couple, Mumford and Emmeline, as they consider inviting a lodger into their spacious home to alleviate Emmeline's loneliness during the day. While Mumford's suggestion seems considerate, Emmeline contemplates the financial implications and the potential motivations behind his idea. The narrative delves into themes of companionship, economic strain, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, all set against the backdrop of their improved health and lifestyle in the fresh air of Sutton.
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The Paying Guest, George Robert Gissing
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Paying Guest
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Robert Gissing
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781421817309
- Description
- The story explores the dynamics of a couple, Mumford and Emmeline, as they consider inviting a lodger into their spacious home to alleviate Emmeline's loneliness during the day. While Mumford's suggestion seems considerate, Emmeline contemplates the financial implications and the potential motivations behind his idea. The narrative delves into themes of companionship, economic strain, and the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, all set against the backdrop of their improved health and lifestyle in the fresh air of Sutton.