02190cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500470016126400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450800290042552012470045453400450170165300180174665300210176470000190178585600430180499900170184712154UtSlPG20260610133305.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJacobs, W. W.q(William Wymark),d1863-194314aThe weaker vessel [Night watches, Part 4.] 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Weaker Vessel" by W.W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This work explores the dynamics of marital relationships, particularly focusing on the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gribble as they navigate the complexities of newfound wealth after Mrs. Gribble inherits a substantial sum of money from her deceased uncle. The story delves into themes of power, gender roles, and the clash between aspiration and reality within the confines of domestic life.  In the story, Mr. Gribble is initially taken aback and resentful of his wife's inheritance, believing it may disrupt their home life. As the narrative unfolds, Mr. Gribble's attitude shifts from indignation to a sense of entitlement and control, leading to conflict with Mrs. Gribble as she expresses her desire for a more comfortable lifestyle. Her health deteriorates, provoking Mr. Gribble's concern and prompting him to confront the realities of their financial situation and his role as her husband. The tale culminates in a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the social constraints that define their marriage, ultimately highlighting the tensions that wealth can introduce into personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aHumorous stories1 aDavis, Stanley40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12154  c53573d53573