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_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943 |
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_aOdd Man Out : _bSailor's Knots, Part 6. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Odd Man Out" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that was written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores the themes of friendship and romantic entanglements among sailors and their acquaintances in a light-hearted manner. Jacobs employs wit and social commentary, illustrating how relationships can be complicated by misunderstandings and romantic rivalry. The narrative revolves around two inseparable friends, Ted Denver and Charlie Brice, who find their friendship tested when Ted becomes romantically infatuated with Emma White. As Ted pursues Emma, Charlie, who has always been by Ted's side, becomes an awkward third wheel. Emma demands that Ted choose between her and Charlie, leading to a series of comedic scenarios wherein the pair navigate the tumultuous waters of budding romance and jealousy, particularly as they contend with Mrs. Jennings, a widow who inadvertently complicates matters. The story culminates in Charlie being tricked into believing that he is not the intended suitor for Mrs. Jennings, ultimately leading to a panic-stricken flight as he runs from the situation without his hat, leaving readers with a humorous take on companionship and the chaos of 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 | ||
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_aOwen, Will, _d1869-1957 |
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