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100	1		_aJacobs, W. W. _q(William Wymark), _d1863-1943
245	1	4	_aThe Money Box : _bOdd Craft, Part 1.
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"The Money Box" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This tale blends elements of comedy and social commentary, focusing on the misadventures of two sailors, Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, who attempt to save their money after receiving their pay. The narrative explores themes of temptation and the folly of trust, particularly in relation to managing one's finances. The story follows Ginger and Peter as they decide to have their money managed by Isaac Lunn, an older, honest seaman who has a steady lifestyle. Initially, the pair is optimistic about this plan, but soon they find themselves embroiled in a series of comedic mishaps due to their inability to resist temptation. Over the course of a few days, they try to regain control over their funds, which results in a series of humorous confrontations with Isaac. Ultimately, their plan leads to a comical predicament where they repeatedly end up without their money while Isaac cleverly keeps them in check, teaching them a lesson about responsibility and the nature of trusting others with one’s finances. Through witty dialogue and amusing situations, Jacobs crafts a light-hearted narrative that highlights the challenges of saving money, particularly among sailors accustomed to spending freely. (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/12201
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