Paying Off / Deep Waters, Part 2.

Name: Paying Off / Deep Waters, Part 2.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A comic seaside tale told by a rough night-watchman who reflects on a lifetime of good-natured helpfulness and a habit of pointing out others' mistakes. When a fellow seaman entrusts him with a small locked box of savings, a pub incident in which two men distract and fawn over him leads to the box's disappearance. The narrative records the embarrassment, anger, and social consequences that follow, using colloquial speech and maritime detail to explore themes of trust, gullibility, petty deception, and the daily moral economies of port life.

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.