The Long Run by Edith Wharton

The Long Run

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Well-written novella about a man who returns to New York after 12 years and meets up with some old friends. He finds them much changed, and tries to find out what events in their lives could've been responsible for the change. He learns that our actions have consequences that can affect us in the long run. If you like Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence', you'll probably enjoy this story.

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