The Streets of Ascalon: Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre.

"The Streets of Ascalon: Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre." by Robert W. Chambers is a story about a young man named Richard Quarren, who is trying to make his way through the high-society world of New York City. The story jumps right into Quarren's life with a friendly get-together at his place, where his buddies, Lacy and O'Hara, are giving him a hard time about how he handles his money. As they get ready to welcome two ladies for tea, including the beautiful widow Strelsa Leeds, the conversation shows how close these friends are, but it also points out how easygoing and careless Quarren can be. This talk is just the start, hinting at the troubles and relationships that will test Quarren as he gets closer to Strelsa and deals with the pressures of his social life.