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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aHomeward Bound : _bSailor's Knots, Part 2.
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"Homeward Bound" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the challenging relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Hatchard, particularly focusing on their arguments regarding household expenses and Mrs. Hatchard's extravagant purchases. This light-hearted work explores themes of marital discord and the quirks of domestic life. In the story, Mr. Hatchard's frustration reaches a breaking point when he discovers his wife has bought expensive pink vases, leading to a heated argument between them. In a moment of impulse, Mr. Hatchard leaves the house, thinking it best to separate. However, he soon finds himself lonely and struggling with daily life without his wife. Eventually, he decides to return under the guise of a lodger in their former home, where Mrs. Hatchard is now living independently and renting out rooms. The story culminates in a comical confrontation when Mr. Sadler, the new lodger, creates chaos in the house, prompting Mr. Hatchard to act and reconcile with his wife, highlighting the absurdity and humor inherent in their relationship. (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/10782
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