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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aFamily Cares : _bDeep Waters, Part 7.
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 2004-03-01
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Family Cares" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Mr. Harry Barrett, a man who returns to his hometown after spending many years abroad in Australia. The main topic of the book explores themes of nostalgia, social expectations surrounding marriage and family, and the comedic complications that arise when Mr. Barrett attempts to navigate his past relationships upon his return. The story unfolds with Mr. Barrett's interactions with his old friend Mr. Jernshaw and the local townspeople, particularly focusing on his reluctance to confront his feelings for Miss Prentice and his fabricated tales of losing his supposed wife and children back in Australia. As the plot thickens, Barrett's initial freedom and guilt-free life is challenged by the arrival of the new schoolmistress, Miss Grace Lindsay, who inadvertently makes him reconsider his fabricated situation. As he wrestles with his conscience and the absurdity of his lies, humorous misunderstandings ensue. Miss Lindsay's suspicion of his claims eventually leads to a realization that his children might not be lost after all, highlighting the clash between same and societal expectations. The story delivers a blend of comedy and social commentary, showcasing Jacobs' talent for weaving humor into the complexities of human 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			_aSailors -- Fiction
700	1		_aOwen, Will, _d1869-1957
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11477
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