Skilled Assistance by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Skilled Assistance
Ship's Company, Part 9.
Note Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Skilled Assistance" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of maritime life, exploring themes of relationships and the complications that arise from miscommunication and mistaken identities. The story revolves around the interactions between various characters, including a watchman, a ship captain, and a woman named Mrs. Muffit. In this comedic tale, the central plot revolves around a man named Uncle Dick, who gets entangled with a widow, Mrs. Muffit, while visiting London. The watchman witnesses Uncle Dick's nervousness around the powerful and assertive widow, leading to a plan concocted by the ship's captain and his friend Bill to frighten Uncle Dick away from her. They hire a character known as Artful 'Arry to act as a supposed jealous husband, which sets off a series of misunderstandings and comedic exchanges. Ultimately, the situation escalates, resulting in humorous conclusions and the display of human follies, emphasizing the often absurd nature of relationships and societal norms. The narrative balances wit and charm, showcasing Jacobs's signature style of storytelling that highlights both character and situation with engaging dialogue and colorful descriptions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10569
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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