Double Dealing / Sailor's Knots, Part 11.

Name: Double Dealing / Sailor's Knots, Part 11.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A holidaymaker named Mr. Fred Carter is misidentified by a coastal family as the man who once courted their daughter and then vanished. He is seized by her father and brother and led home, where the daughter rejects him as an imposter despite a striking resemblance. After brief humiliation and dismissal, he returns of his own accord and claims to be the missing suitor, declaring an intention to make amends, leaving the household in comic uncertainty over identity and intentions.

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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.