The Common Lot

The Common Lot is a novel written by Robert Herrick. The story takes place in a small town in New England in the early 1900s. The central character is a young man named Hugh Farrell, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a sensitive and intelligent young man, but he is also poor and has few prospects. Hugh becomes involved in the labor movement and begins to see the injustices of the world around him. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. The novel explores themes of social inequality, the struggle for justice, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century America.The lawyer accepted the information without remark, and hung up his telephone. He may have wondered what had brought about this change of heart in his cousin, but later, when the news of the engagement reached him, he understood. For he knew Helen in a way better than her lover did, --knew her as one knows the desired and unattainable.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