The unknown [Night watches, Part 7.]

Name: The unknown [Night watches, Part 7.]
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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The narrator describes a comic episode in which a handsome seaman marries a possessive widow who closely supervises his movements; a mischievous night-watchman forges a love-letter signed Dorothy to expose her jealousy. The fake letter sends the wife searching along the river embankment and produces an embarrassing encounter, while the seaman becomes oddly convinced that an admirer exists, keeps the letter, and insists on meeting the supposed woman to declare his marriage and do his duty, leaving friends and bystanders to observe the resulting confusion.

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.