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_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943 |
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_aThe Nest Egg : _bCaptains All, Book 3. |
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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 2004-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Nest Egg" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story written during the early 20th century, reflective of life's complex social interactions and personal dilemmas. This humorous tale focuses on themes such as deceit, relationships, and the consequences of one's actions, particularly in the realm of romance and financial trust. The story revolves around Charlie Tagg, a young sailor who is deeply in love with his fiancée, Emma Cook, and has been saving money to start their future together. However, upon returning home, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit fueled by the temptation of another woman in Sydney. Desperate to procure money from Emma to pursue a new opportunity, he concocts a series of excuses and manipulations. The narrative unfolds as old Mr. Cook proposes they invest in a chandlery, which Charlie tries to avoid at all costs while maintaining appearances. Ultimately, his scheme backfires when old debts surface and relationships are tested, leading to a surprising resolution where Emma takes a stand, asserting her independence and moving on from Charlie's manipulative behavior. The story cleverly highlights the folly of artfulness and the importance of honesty in relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHumorous stories, English | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRiver life -- Fiction | ||
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_aOwen, Will, _d1869-1957 |
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