A Good Samaritan

A Good Samaritan, written by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews and published in 1906, is a fictional narrative set in early 20th century New York. The story follows Reginald 'Rex' Fairfax, a theological student who must choose between attending an important dinner meeting and caring for his drunken friend, Billy Strong. Through this moral dilemma, the novel explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the social struggles of young men in urban America, ultimately illustrating the rewards of compassion and self-sacrifice.