Half a Rogue

"Half a Rogue" by Harold MacGrath is a story about Richard Warrington, a young playwright in the crazy world of New York theatre. He's got talent but struggles with all the drama that comes with being an artist, like demanding actors and the unpredictable theatre scene. One night, while eating alone, he meets Katherine Challoner, a young woman who needs his help because she forgot her purse. This chance meeting pulls Warrington into Katherine's life, revealing her dreams of acting and a complicated past, while also providing him with a possible romance and a chance to think about what he wants in life. The story begins with a feeling of suspense, suggesting the drama that will unfold because of art, love, and what society expects.