Good Intentions

W. Jacobs W.

Description

Though he is best remembered for the macabre tale "The Monkey's Paw," many of British author W. W. Jacobs' stories are about sailors and life on the sea. "Good Intentions" was originally released as part of Jacobs' 1911 collection Ship's Company.

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776678419
• Langue: English

Extrait

GOOD INTENTIONS
SHIP'S COMPANY, PART 3
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W. W. JACOBS
 
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Good Intentions Ship's Company, Part 3 First published in 1911 Epub ISBN 978-1-77667-841-9 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77667-842-6 © 2015 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Good Intentions
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"Jealousy; that's wot it is," said the night-watchman, trying to sneer—"pure jealousy." He had left his broom for a hurried half-pint at the"Bull's Head"—left it leaning in a negligent attitude against thewarehouse-wall; now, lashed to the top of the crane at the jetty end, itpointed its soiled bristles towards the evening sky and defied capture.
"And I know who it is, and why 'e's done it," he continued. "Fust andlast, I don't suppose I was talking to the gal for more than ten minutes,and 'arf of that was about the weather.