The story is set on a schooner where the crew is unhappy with their food. They believe it's so bad that two of them pretend to commit suicide and hide in the ship's hold to avoid eating it. The skipper and mate discover their absence and initially believe they have seen the ghosts of the missing crew members. They eventually figure out the ruse...More
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
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The story is set on a schooner where the crew is unhappy with their food. They believe it's so bad that two of them pretend to commit suicide and hide in the ship's hold to avoid eating it. The skipper and mate discover their absence and initially believe they have seen the ghosts of the missing crew members. They eventually figure out the ruse but decide not to reveal it...
William wymark Jacobs
