Sam's Ghost / Deep Waters, Part 4.

Name: Sam's Ghost / Deep Waters, Part 4.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A river night-watchman recounts the drowning of a roguish waterman whose cap was all that was recovered, and his decision to keep a gold watch and chain he had once handled. Rumour and guilt spread when the dead man's mate claims the ghost demanded repayment and presses fifteen shillings on the watchman, who suspects a trick and refuses. Tension escalates as the watchman later glimpses a pale figure on the jetty and, frightened, runs to a passing policeman. The story mixes supernatural suggestion, petty opportunism, and comic suspense among working-class characters.

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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.