Six Months after Date by Oliver Optic
George Harrison, a confident young man, seeks to marry Hannah Miller but faces skepticism from her father, Mr. Miller, due to his lack of financial stability. George plans to start a business on credit, believing in his sales abilities. Despite Mr. Miller's warnings, George and Hannah elope, and George opens a store, initially thriving due to the publicity from their elopement. However, George's financial mismanagement and lavish spending lead to his business's failure. As creditors seize their possessions, George realizes his mistakes. Mr. Miller intervenes, offering financial support and guidance. George learns from his errors, adopts prudent business practices, and eventually achieves success, maintaining a happy marriage with Hannah.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1854 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Business Fiction · 3 chapters · 3,085 words
First lines
"You are of course aware of the object of my repeated visits at your house, Mr. Miller? " stammered George Harrison to the father of his intended.
"O, yes, of course," replied the father, carelessly.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Oliver Optic
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realistic Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Business Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Satirical Fiction
- Length: 3,085 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 113 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — Depicts authentic social and economic conditions, emphasizing real-life financial struggles and personal growth.
- Domestic Fiction — Focuses on family dynamics, marital relationships, and everyday domestic challenges.
- Business Fiction — Centers on themes of credit, financial risk-taking, and the consequences of imprudent business practices.
- Romantic Fiction — Incorporates a central love story and elopement, highlighting youthful passion and relationship dynamics.
Tags
adventure · youth · romance · coming-of-age · drama · friendship · mystery · growth · self-discovery · challenge · conflict · identity