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For Better or Worse / Ship's Company, Part 10.

By W. W. Jacobs
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The story follows an elderly man who, after a long absence from his marriage, learns his former wife has become comfortably prosperous and decides to claim what he believes is his share. He enlists a friend to pose as a fellow castaway, and they visit her suburban home to reveal themselves. A comic tension arises between their rough expectations and the decorous household they encounter, producing awkward confrontations, social embarrassment, and ironic reversal as plans and pretensions unravel.

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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.

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