The Choice by Barry Pain (1906)
A young man, torn between his love for two women, must make a difficult decision that will change his life forever.
By Barry Pain · First published 1906 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Humor · 3,617 words
First lines
Mrs Halward, a good and earnest lady, was angry with her married brother, Harry Elton, and took an early opportunity of telling him so. Elton was a big man, and so quiet as to be almost gloomy.
"What are you angry for?" he asked.
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The Choice is listed on Textopian as a short story by Barry Pain, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Barry Pain
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Humor
- Length: 3,617 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — Barry Pain is primarily a short story writer, and 'The Choice' is a collection of his short versions.
- Fiction — 'The Choice' contains various fictional tales illuminating the diversity and strengths of Barry Pain's storytelling.
- Humor — Barry Pain's works often depict a unique blend of humor, and 'The Choice' is no exception.
Tags
Fiction · Literary Fiction · Mental Health · Psychological Thriller · Suspense · Mystery · Detective · Crime · Thriller · Murder Mystery · Suspenseful · Intriguing