The Cabin Passenger
by W. W. Jacobs The captain of the _Fearless_ came on to the wharf in…
The Bully of the “Cavendish”
by W. W. Jacobs “Talking of prize-fighters, sir,” said the night-watchman, who had nearly danced…
The Boatswain’s Watch
by W. W. Jacobs Captain Polson sat in his comfortable parlour smiling benignly upon his…
The Boatswain’s Mate
By. W. W. Jacops Mr. George Benn, retired boat-swain, sighed noisily, and with a despondent…
The Bequest
by W. W. Jacobs R.R. Robert Clarkson sat by his fire, smoking thoughtfully. His lifelong…
Tamlane
English Fairy Tale by W. W. Jacobs Young Tamlane was son of Earl Murray, and…
Striking Hard
by W. W. Jacobs “You’ve what?” demanded Mrs. Porter, placing the hot iron carefully on…
Stepping Backwards
by W. W. Jacobs “Wonderful improvement,” said Mr. Jack Mills. “Show ‘em to me again.”…
Smoked Skipper
by W. W. Jacobs “Wapping Old Stairs?” said the rough individual, shouldering the bran-new sea-chest,…
Skilled Assistance
by W. W. Jacobs The night-watchman, who had left his seat on the jetty to…