In the Clouds for Uncle Sam; or, Morey Marshall of the Signal Corps

"In the Clouds for Uncle Sam; or, Morey Marshall of the Signal Corps" by H. L. Sayler depicts a hopeful aviator who emerges from the shadows of his family's declining plantation, Aspley Place, as he confronts economic difficulties and bold dreams. The story starts with our central figure, Mortimer "Morey" Marshall, having innocent exchanges with his friend Amos as Morey grapples with the harsh realities of his estate's financial struggles while seeking an escape through aviation. Morey, as he dreams of building his own airplane, soon confronts an estate heavily burdened with debt, as the story sets the stage for class divisions and foreshadows the trials that await Morey, amidst the backdrop of early aviation and the impact of family history.