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Jennie Gerhardt Chapter 48
In which Lester Kane, weary and indecisive about his future, is approached by a confident real estate speculator, Samuel E. Ross, who offers him a lucrative partnership involving the development of promising land on Chicago’s southwest side. The narrative gently unfolds the practical calculations and hopeful anticipation surrounding this investment, revealing Lester’s cautious yet intrigued consideration of a new venture.
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