The Right of Way — Volume 02

"The Right of Way — Volume 02" by Gilbert Parker is a story about finding yourself and a second chance at life after a dramatic event. It follows Charley Steele, who loses his memory following an accident and finds himself under the care of Jo Portugais, an intriguing character. As Charley gets used to his new life, he has to deal with a forgotten past and how it affects who he is now. The story begins with an incident involving Jo Portugais, a daring river driver who goes against the norm by navigating the river at night. He becomes an important part of the story when he saves Charley Steele, who is found unconscious in the river after a violent fight. Jo takes Charley to his isolated home on Vadrome Mountain and nurses him back to health. When Charley wakes up, he has no memory of his previous life. Jo feels a mix of concern and responsibility for Charley, which shows the themes of kindness and the difficult problems that can arise when dealing with someone's personal history as Charley prepares to face his past.