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Title: Establishing Relations
Odd Craft, Part 7.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Establishing Relations" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This narrative, characteristic of Jacobs' style, explores themes of mistaken identity and romantic pursuits amidst quaint social settings. The story follows Mr. Richard Catesby, a second officer on a ship, as he awkwardly attempts to charm a young woman while inadvertently entangling himself in humorous misunderstandings. In the tale, Mr. Catesby is immediately struck by the beauty of Prudence Truefitt, the daughter of a widow living in Bashford's Lane. After his attempts at courting her lead to a mistaken identity crisis—where he is misidentified as her long-lost brother Fred—comedic chaos ensues. Catesby's awkward yet earnest advances are met with confusion and playful confrontations, especially when Mrs. Porter, a woman claiming to be his wife, arrives on the scene. The story weaves through Catesby's misadventures as he navigates the convoluted situation, showcasing Jacobs’ signature wit and social commentary on romance and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943

Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957

EBook No.: 12207

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories, English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Establishing Relations
Odd Craft, Part 7.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Establishing Relations" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This narrative, characteristic of Jacobs' style, explores themes of mistaken identity and romantic pursuits amidst quaint social settings. The story follows Mr. Richard Catesby, a second officer on a ship, as he awkwardly attempts to charm a young woman while inadvertently entangling himself in humorous misunderstandings. In the tale, Mr. Catesby is immediately struck by the beauty of Prudence Truefitt, the daughter of a widow living in Bashford's Lane. After his attempts at courting her lead to a mistaken identity crisis—where he is misidentified as her long-lost brother Fred—comedic chaos ensues. Catesby's awkward yet earnest advances are met with confusion and playful confrontations, especially when Mrs. Porter, a woman claiming to be his wife, arrives on the scene. The story weaves through Catesby's misadventures as he navigates the convoluted situation, showcasing Jacobs’ signature wit and social commentary on romance and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943

Illustrator: Owen, Will, 1869-1957

EBook No.: 12207

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories, English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.