Self-Help / Sailor's Knots, Part 3.

Name: Self-Help / Sailor's Knots, Part 3.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A brooding night-watchman reflects on kindness and ingratitude. The narrative follows Sam Small, who, after drinking, meets Detective-Sergeant Cubbins; the detective persuades him to act as bait for two thieves to secure their capture, placing a diamond ring on Sam's finger as assurance and instructing him to appear intoxicated at a set place and time. Sam agrees, hides the ring, and later his shipmates discover it, creating the setup for the promised entrapment and impending comic complications.

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.