The Happy End(Paperback, Joseph Hergesheimer)
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Halstead is a successful businessman, but he is also restless and unsatisfied with his life. He feels trapped in a cycle of work and social obligations, and he yearns for something more meaningful. When he meets a young woman named Edith, he is immediately drawn to her free spirit and her zest for life. Edith introduces Halstead to a new world of art, culture, and self-expression, and he begins to see life in a new light.However, Halstead's newfound happiness is short-lived. When Edith's past comes back to haunt her, she is forced to leave New York and return to her hometown. Halstead is devastated by her departure, and he falls back into his old habits of work and social engagements.Despite his heartbreak, Halstead realizes that Edith has changed him for the better. He has learned to appreciate the beauty of life, and he is no longer content with his superficial existence. He resolves to find true happiness, even if it means leaving behind his comfortable but unfulfilling life in New York City.