02196cam a22003253u 4500 10568 UtSlPG 20260610133244.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 Dual Control : Ship's Company, Part 8. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by David Widger "Dual Control" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This piece is part of a larger collection titled "Ship's Company" and revolves around the themes of romantic entanglements and social expectations. The narrative showcases the dialogues between characters, capturing a light-hearted exploration of love and the comedic misadventures that can arise from misunderstandings and societal pressures. The story centers on Mr. Albert Sharp, who seeks the affection of Miss Florrie Garland but feels overshadowed by her uncle, Mr. Culpepper. As Mr. Sharp attempts to impress Florrie, he is caught up in a series of comedic mishaps fueled by misguided advice and his inexperience with social dynamics. Despite his steady demeanor and intentions, his endeavors lead to hilarious situations during a birthday celebration that culminates in misunderstandings and misunderstandings about his relationship with Florrie. The narrative cleverly intertwines themes of love, comedic tension, and the penchant for men to overlook what is right before them, ultimately demonstrating the folly of miscommunication in romantic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Owen, Will, 1869-1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10568 52028 52028