000			02103cam a22003253u 4500
001			12155
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133305.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPR
100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	0	_aStepping backwards [Night watches, Part 5.]
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 2004-04-01
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Stepping Backwards" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story set in the early 20th century. It follows the light-hearted premise of a man who, seeking to rejuvenate his appearance, undergoes a dramatic change that results in amusing misunderstandings and mistaken identity with his wife. The story explores themes of perception, identity, and the sometimes humorous outcomes of drastic personal changes. In the narrative, Mr. Simpson undergoes a transformation, having his white hair and beard shaved and dyed black. When he returns home, his wife, Mrs. Simpson, fails to recognize him, leading to a comical series of events where friends are drawn into the mix, adding to the chaos. Mr. Mills, a mutual friend, attempts to help Mr. Simpson's case by discussing his changes with Mrs. Simpson, but instead, it only escalates the confusion. Ultimately, the story blends humor with social commentary on how appearance can affect personal relationships, culminating in a scenario where Mr. Simpson must prove his identity, all while navigating his wife's disbelief and the interference of their acquaintances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aHumorous stories
700	1		_aDavis, Stanley
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12155
999			_c53574 _d53574