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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aPrize Money : _bSailor's Knots, Part 10.
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"Prize Money" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a lottery held among the working-class men of a small village, highlighting themes of luck, camaraderie, and suspicion. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly mundane rural life, the story captures the interactions of a diverse cast of characters in a public house known as 'The Cauliflower.' In the story, the residents of Claybury decide to pool their money to participate in a prize draw for a festive hamper filled with food and spirits. Amid excitement and camaraderie, Bob Pretty, a local man, unexpectedly wins the lottery after drawing the first number. However, his victory is met with suspicion and resentment from the other men, who suspect him of cheating. As they concoct a scheme to reclaim the coveted hamper, they play out a series of humorous and misguided attempts, all while addressing themes of jealousy and camaraderie. Ultimately, the comedic climax reveals the complexities of trust and the consequences of suspicion within their tight-knit community. (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/10790
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