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Show "THE KHIGHT SHAWL" Ry Joseph Ilergesiieimer. 1 Review by Miss Ncliie Madson. Joseph Herijesheimer, the author ot the "Bright Shawl," although a young novelist in his early forties, .! already a wiiteir of distinction, noted for his painstaking artistry and acute b3ervation. Therefore, if for no other reason, this book will be read and admired because of its careful vorkmanship, its decoration, and its 'lnborate style. It is a story of Cuba's st'"".t:.v-;l.; to free herself from the oppression of .pain. As ws tcad we feel the -'limits and 'intolerable tyranny endured )y the na!ive people of this country, virile patiently seeking liberation. Our main ir.fq est though centers about Charles Abbott, a young American, Amer-ican, who .goes to Cuba for his health md suddenly is so overcome with the vision of heroic ycut:i nytni; tor lb" deal of liberty that he resolves to aerifies his own self and desires for he future happiness of Cuba. Many temptations are thrown in is way to ind'uee him to give 11a this leal and enjoy himself in fact life cum- to grant, one by one, every de-ii-re -but he no longer values them. Oven La Careil, the most fiery, im-mlsive, im-mlsive, beautiful and fascinating lancer in all Europe is unable to urn him from 'his purpose.. But bn-i;.g bn-i;.g likewise possessed with an inborn latred for oppression and despotism he soon becomes interested in his 701., and repeatedly assists him even hor3h it almost costs her her life. fter a tragic scene where LaCavel nurders a Spanish officer, she leave;! or South America, Hint first sends 'ier ibrillian'ly decorated shawl or manton to Charles Abbott. This he keeps and wesoilves that it shall ever ie his banner or standard. It sign'-ies sign'-ies to him all Cuba repreronts an 'I ie determines it shall ever urge him in uintil rjuccpss is obtained. But a'a-. the flesh constantly be-rays be-rays ol'i-i hi.'jhes:: determinations an.' ve fail. So does Charles Abbot' vVhy? Read the answer in th; 'Bright Shawl," one of the best iiooks in the public lib.ary. |