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100 1 _aJacobs, W. W.
_q(William Wymark),
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aDual Control :
_bShip's Company, Part 8.
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"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.)
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/10568
999 _c52028
_d52028