Seventeen-Booth Tarkington

In a charming tale woven through the wires of telegraphy, a telegraph operator encounters a mysterious stranger on the line. Add to the mix a hapless gentleman, a no-nonsense matron, an actress shrouded in secrets, and a delightful abundance of Charlotte Russes and bear grease, and you have a whimsical romantic comedy that will surely capture your heart. - Summary by The Reader