The Man Next Door

"The Man Next Door" by Emerson Hough is a story about the Wright family, Old Man Wright and his daughter Bonnie Bell, along with their loyal foreman Curly, who leave their Wyoming ranch to start a new life in Chicago. It shows how they cope with big city life and try to keep their ranching roots alive. At the beginning, Bonnie Bell feels strongly about leaving her home after her mother's death, and her father wants to sell the ranch so she can get an education. Curly, who has worked for the family for years, is worried and excited about the change. The story suggests they will struggle as they try to fit into city life while remembering where they came from.