A Mixed Proposal The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

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A Mixed Proposal The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~21 minutes·1 chapter

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A MIXED PROPOSAL

21:52

Description

In a sun‑drenched English countryside, retired Major Brill sets off on a seemingly simple errand: a proposal. Dressed with meticulous care—his silk hat tipped just right, a striking tie, and polished gloves—he strides through sleepy villages, his confidence as crisp as his uniform. Along the way, he encounters his old comrade Halibut, whose own sudden sartorial flourish hints at a secret agenda, turning a leisurely walk into a light‑hearted rivalry.

The two friends exchange witty banter, each trying to outwit the other while the landscape watches in quiet amusement. Their conversation drifts between weather, attire, and the ever‑present question of love, revealing a world where propriety and personal longing intersect. Listeners are invited into a charming tableau of Victorian manners, gentle competition, and the nervous anticipation that precedes a life‑changing moment.

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A Mixed Proposal The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9. The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

1863–1943

Best known for the chilling classic "The Monkey’s Paw," this English storyteller had a gift for mixing everyday life with suspense, humor, and a strong sense of place. Much of his work grew out of the dockside world he knew as a boy along the Thames.

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