02216cam a22003373u 4500 11472 UtSlPG 20260610133256.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 Paying Off : Deep Waters, Part 2. 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 2004-03-01 Produced by David Widger "Paying Off" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story set in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the experiences of a night-watchman who reflects on his nature of helping others, often to his disadvantage. The story touches on themes of trust, foolishness, and the consequences of one's actions, all presented through Jacobs' characteristic wit and engaging prose. The plot follows the night-watchman as he is unwittingly drawn into a scheme involving a fellow worker, George Tebb, who entrusts him with a box containing £25. As the watchman goes to a pub with George, he becomes the target of two drunken sailors who ultimately rob him of the box. When George confronts him for the loss, he is subjected to mockery and the ultimatum of repaying the money at a rate of five shillings a week. The story culminates in a twist, revealing that the watchman may have never even seen the money he was supposedly safeguarding, exposing the ridiculousness of his trusting nature and the folly of his situation. Through this comedic turn of events, Jacobs illustrates the pitfalls of naivety and misplaced trust in human interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Sailors -- Fiction Owen, Will, 1869-1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11472 52918 52918