The Lady of the Barge The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.

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The Lady of the Barge The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~23 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

THE LADY OF THE BARGE AND OTHER STORIES

0:02
2

By W. W. Jacobs

0:01
3

THE LADY OF THE BARGE

23:36

Description

A river barge skipper finds his quiet evening turned into a lively debate when a visiting schooner’s mate drops by, sparking a heated exchange over faith that borders on the absurd. As the sun fades, the two men—brother‑in‑law and rival alike—continue their banter, each trying to out‑wit the other while the river’s gentle flow offers a tranquil backdrop to their stubbornness. Their conversation is suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a young woman, a guest the skipper never expected to entertain on his cramped vessel.

The newcomer, full of curiosity, explores the barge’s clever, space‑saving accommodations, turning ordinary fittings into sources of amusement. The skipper, unaccustomed to such hospitality, worries about the practicalities of hosting a passenger, while his mate eagerly plays the gracious host. Their attempts to serve a simple supper become a comical dance of propriety and surprise, setting the stage for a story that blends humor, river life, and the quirks of human interaction.

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Full title

The Lady of the Barge The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1. The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.

Language

en

Duration

~23 minutes (22K 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 eerie classic "The Monkey's Paw," this English storyteller also had a sharp gift for comic tales of sailors, dockworkers, and everyday life along the Thames. His stories can feel cozy, funny, and unsettling all at once.

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