In a quiet village called Little Haven, Lawyer Quince, who dabbled in law alongside his shoemaking, found himself embroiled in a peculiar situation. A young man named Pascoe was locked in a stable by a farmer named Rose, who was displeased with Pascoe's attentions to his daughter, Celia. Lawyer Quince gave questionable legal advice to the farmer,...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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In a quiet village called Little Haven, Lawyer Quince, who dabbled in law alongside his shoemaking, found himself embroiled in a peculiar situation. A young man named Pascoe was locked in a stable by a farmer named Rose, who was displeased with Pascoe's attentions to his daughter, Celia. Lawyer Quince gave questionable legal advice to the farmer, leading to the imprisonment. Amidst some confusion, Mr. Quince later admitted his advice was wrong, but it was too late, and Pascoe remained locked up. Despite the absurdity of the situation, Celia's feelings for Pascoe remained strong. She visited him secretly, much to her father's consternation. The farmer ultimately decided to release Pascoe, and Celia left for the coach station to go away temporarily...
William wymark Jacobs
