Enoch Crane

"Enoch Crane" by Francis Hopkinson Smith, along with F. Berkeley Smith, introduces us to the lives of people in a New York boarding house in the early 1900s. The story centers on Enoch Crane, an older man who seems rough but has strong morals. We also meet Joe Grimsby, a young architect, and Sue Ford, a charming new tenant, along with her stepfather Ebner. The book examines how people interact with each other, exploring topics such as love, goals, and the tricky parts of relationships. A big part of the story is Joe's growing feelings for Sue and how that plays off against the bold and self-serving behavior of her stepfather, creating both romantic and tense moments that set the stage for what's to come.