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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Guardian Angel :
_bShip's Company, Part 7.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Guardian Angel" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of camaraderie, trickery, and the quirks of human nature, showcasing the interactions between sailors in London. The story is delivered with Jacobs' characteristic wit, highlighting the absurdities of friendship and the consequences of mischief. The plot centers on three sailors—Sam, Ginger, and Peter—who share a room and a love for practical jokes. After a humorous fallout over a bet gone wrong, tensions rise when a cunning lodger moves in and steals their money. However, in an ironic twist, Sam outsmarts the thief and claims the stolen cash for himself, which he pretends to have lost. This situation leads to a series of comedic exchanges as he lavishes attention and generosity on his friends, while they conspire to get back at him for his past trickery. Ultimately, the story weaves humor and mischief, showcasing the complex dynamics of friendship among sailors in a light-hearted manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories, English
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aOwen, Will,
_d1869-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10567
999 _c52027
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