Opening a Chestnut Burr

""Opening A Chestnut Burr"" is a novel written by E. P. Roe. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Maurice Wynne who is a farmer's son. Maurice is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of making a name for himself in the world. However, his dreams are shattered when he falls in love with a beautiful but manipulative woman named Hester Gray. Hester is a wealthy socialite who is used to getting what she wants, and she sees Maurice as a means to an end.Despite his family's objections, Maurice marries Hester and moves to the city to start a new life. However, he soon discovers that Hester is not the woman he thought she was. She is selfish, deceitful, and willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Maurice finds himself trapped in a loveless marriage, struggling to make ends meet and keep his dreams alive.As the story unfolds, Maurice faces numerous challenges and obstacles. He must navigate the treacherous waters of high society, deal with Hester's constant demands and manipulations, and find a way to support himself and his family. Through it all, he remains determined to succeed and make a better life for himself.""Opening A Chestnut Burr"" is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, offering a glimpse into the complex and often challenging world of human relationships.But Miss Walton reminded him of a young sugar maple that he had noticed, all aflame, from his window that morning, so rich and high was her color, as, still intent upon the thickly scattered nuts, she followed the old unspent childish impulse to gather now as she had done when of Susie's age. With a half-wondering smile Gregory watched her intent expression, so like that of the other children, and thought, ""Well, she is the freshest and most unhackneyed girl I have ever met for one who knows so much. It seems true, as she said, that she draws her life from nature and will never grow old.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.