The Way of a Man

"The Way of a Man" by Emerson Hough is a story set in the gentle hills of Virginia, where a young man named John Cowles finds himself caught between love, duty, and the customs of his world. The tale starts with a kiss shared with Grace Sheraton that changes everything, pushing John into a whirlwind of tangled family ties and social expectations. As John tries to win Grace's heart, he also has friends like Gordon Orme, who make his journey even more challenging and interesting. Against the beautiful backdrop of Virginia, the story hints at big changes coming in society, promising drama and conflict ahead for the people living through them.