Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) 1863-1943 creator Owen, Will 1869-1957 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Short Cruises" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives often center around everyday characters and their adventures, presenting a light-hearted examination of human nature and social situations. The opening chapter introduces Mr. George Henshaw, who finds himself in a series of comedic and precarious situations as he navigates the challenges of married life and the consequences of misunderstandings. The beginning of the book establishes Mr. Henshaw's return home to a tense dining scene with his wife, Mrs. Henshaw, who believes he has been unfaithful. Their back-and-forth reveals the fragility and humor of their relationship, highlighting Mr. Henshaw's attempts to explain himself amidst escalating accusations. As he seeks the counsel of a friend, Ted Stokes, the absurdity of the situation deepens, suggesting a scheme to create a fake identity to escape his wife's ire. This setup promises a blend of comedy and social commentary as the story unfolds, inviting readers into Jacobs's world of witty observations and engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The changeling -- Mixed relations -- His lordship -- Alf's dream -- A distant relative -- The test -- In the family -- A love-knot -- Her uncle -- The dreamer -- Angels' visits -- A circular tour. There is another edition of this title that has two fewer stories, eBook #21927. Release date is 2004-09-01 Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction River life -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6465 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6465 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133153.0 6465