02176cam a22003253u 4500 10784 UtSlPG 20260610133246.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 Sentence Deferred : Sailor's Knots, Part 4. 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 "Sentence Deferred" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a seaside town and revolves around Captain Bligh, who finds himself in a precarious situation after accidentally upending a police officer while trying to evade capture. The main theme centers around themes of love, the absurdity of authority, and mistaken identities, all framed within a humorous context. The story follows the misadventures of Captain Bligh as he tries to escape from Police-Sergeant Pilbeam after a light-hearted confrontation that leads to unintended trouble. As Bligh finds refuge in the home of Sergeant Pilbeam's daughter, Miss Pilbeam, they develop a playful rapport that intertwines with the looming threat of her father's return. The narrative escalates as Miss Pilbeam grapples with her affections for Bligh against her loyalty to her father. The comedic tension builds as Bligh must disguise himself to escape capture, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and an amusing conclusion involving a mistaken identity that results in an unexpected invitation to tea. (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/10784 52234 52234