Clarence

The story explores Clarence Brant's internal struggle with profound loneliness despite his outward success as the president of a land company and his marriage to a wealthy widow. Attending the theater offers only a temporary escape from the emptiness of his life and home. As he navigates social interactions, the irony of his situation deepens, revealing that his sense of homelessness stems from emotional disconnection rather than physical surroundings. The narrative delves into themes of isolation and the search for fulfillment amidst affluence.