Sentence Deferred / Sailor's Knots, Part 4.

Name: Sentence Deferred / Sailor's Knots, Part 4.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A fugitive sailor, chased by a stout police sergeant, slips into a neighbor's yard and is taken in by a resourceful young woman who conceals him in a cupboard when the pursuer calls. She weighs loyalty to her father against sympathy for the intruder, arranges cover for his presence, and endures a night of anxious indecision and imagined dangers. By morning she discovers the source of the commotion is her own father cleaning off mud, producing an awkward, comic revelation that reframes the earlier pursuit and leaves the hidden sailor and household members in embarrassed, ironic proximity.

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.