Other Worlds / A story concerning the wealth earned by American citizens and showing how it can be secured to them instead of to the trusts

Chapter 28: CHAPTER XXV.

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This work blends speculative fiction and social-political argument, alternating visions of inhabited planets and a domestic narrative about a family to illustrate economic critiques and reform proposals. It presents an angelic vision that frames money as an idol and examines the power of trusts, unemployment, and the moral cost of concentrated wealth, then sketches an alternative wealth-producing and distributing society intended to secure employment and prosperity for industrious citizens. Episodes set on planets such as Herschel and Venus dramatize social lessons, while chapters mix prescriptive ideas, storytelling, and calls for collective action to counter monetary domination.

CHAPTER XXV.

After the wedding party had returned home, the Vivian family met to talk over the gift that Prince Charley had made Lady Vivian of the mortgage of Geron’s property. The mother did not feel justified in giving it to Geron, as had been the idea at first. He had risked losing it once and now she thought it her duty to come to an understanding with him. If he would deed the property to her, she would secure for him shares that would keep him during his life, by turning the property over to the society. He could then help his boys to secure their necessary shares as they grew to manhood, besides giving them the advantages of the society. This he was willing to do, so the affair was settled.