Sentence Deferred by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title Sentence Deferred
Sailor's Knots, Part 4.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Sentence Deferred" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a seaside town and revolves around Captain Bligh, who finds himself in a precarious situation after accidentally upending a police officer while trying to evade capture. The main theme centers around themes of love, the absurdity of authority, and mistaken identities, all framed within a humorous context. The story follows the misadventures of Captain Bligh as he tries to escape from Police-Sergeant Pilbeam after a light-hearted confrontation that leads to unintended trouble. As Bligh finds refuge in the home of Sergeant Pilbeam's daughter, Miss Pilbeam, they develop a playful rapport that intertwines with the looming threat of her father's return. The narrative escalates as Miss Pilbeam grapples with her affections for Bligh against her loyalty to her father. The comedic tension builds as Bligh must disguise himself to escape capture, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and an amusing conclusion involving a mistaken identity that results in an unexpected invitation to tea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10784
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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