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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aDouble Dealing : _bSailor's Knots, Part 11.
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"Double Dealing" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. It follows the misadventures of Mr. Fred Carter, who finds himself mistaken for another man, Bert Simmons, and gets unintentionally tangled in a complicated romantic scenario. The story explores themes of identity, mistaken intentions, and the chaos that often ensues from misunderstandings. The plot unfolds as Mr. Carter is confronted by the angry father and brother of Miss Nancy Evans, who believe he is Bert, the man who left for London after promising to marry her. As they drag him back to their home, Mr. Carter cleverly attempts to navigate the situation to his advantage, although he finds himself at the mercy of the family's expectations. Throughout the story, the mix of comic relief and tension builds up as Mr. Carter tries to convince everyone of his true identity while grappling with his unexpected role in the lives of Miss Evans and her family. The narrative takes a turn when various acquaintances of the real Bert appear, further complicating the situation and leading to humorous and revealing moments that culminate in Mr. Carter's eventual decision. (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/10791
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