Made to Measure / Deep Waters, Part 3.

Name: Made to Measure / Deep Waters, Part 3.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A solitary uncle welcomes his niece from the city, where she avows a dislike of men and a desire for quiet domestic life. Her apparent calm is disrupted by a determined suitor who claims engagement and repeatedly returns at odd hours with urgent letters and appeals. The uncle oscillates between embarrassment, protective intervention, and blunt courtship counsel as he tries to manage visits, locked doors, and household propriety. The episode unfolds as a comic domestic vignette about misunderstandings, contrasting temperaments, and the awkward ritual of courting within a small-town household.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.