The Money Box by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title The Money Box
Odd Craft, Part 1.
Note Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Money Box" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. This tale blends elements of comedy and social commentary, focusing on the misadventures of two sailors, Ginger Dick and Peter Russet, who attempt to save their money after receiving their pay. The narrative explores themes of temptation and the folly of trust, particularly in relation to managing one's finances. The story follows Ginger and Peter as they decide to have their money managed by Isaac Lunn, an older, honest seaman who has a steady lifestyle. Initially, the pair is optimistic about this plan, but soon they find themselves embroiled in a series of comedic mishaps due to their inability to resist temptation. Over the course of a few days, they try to regain control over their funds, which results in a series of humorous confrontations with Isaac. Ultimately, their plan leads to a comical predicament where they repeatedly end up without their money while Isaac cleverly keeps them in check, teaching them a lesson about responsibility and the nature of trusting others with one’s finances. Through witty dialogue and amusing situations, Jacobs crafts a light-hearted narrative that highlights the challenges of saving money, particularly among sailors accustomed to spending freely. (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
Subject Sailors -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12201
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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