Carmen's Messenger

"Carmen's Messenger" by Harold Bindloss is a story that takes place in North Ontario during the early 1900s. Jake Foster, a lumberman, is getting ready to travel to England while dealing with strange events in a growing industrial town. The story starts with Foster meeting his partner Featherstone at a busy train station, where they discuss the recent death of Fred Hulton, which raises a lot of questions. Featherstone shares worries about someone from their past, hinting at secrets. As Foster prepares for his trip, the pair also discusses Carmen Austin, a young woman whose connection to Foster isn't clear, all of which build a story about friendship, dreams, and figuring out who you are amidst mysterious events and personal struggles.