Odd Man Out

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Odd Man Out

by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

EN·~21 minutes

Chapters

Description

A pair of inseparable shipmates, Ted Denver and Charlie Brice, have spent years sharing everything—from a single pair of boots to the smallest secrets of their lives. Their bond, forged on the rolling decks and carried ashore, seems unbreakable until a lively young woman named Emma steps onto their path. The trio’s banter crackles with humor and a touch of old‑time sailor slang, drawing listeners into a world where loyalty and rivalry collide.

When Emma first appears, her bright chatter and quick wit spark an unexpected competition between the two friends. Ted’s smooth talk and Charlie’s earnest, if slightly clueless, responses set the stage for a charming tug‑of‑war that threatens to test the very foundation of their friendship. As they chase each other to a bustling music hall, the story captures the playful tension of early‑20th‑century life, offering a warm, witty glimpse into the complexities of camaraderie and budding romance.

Details

Full title

Odd Man Out Sailor's Knots, Part 6.

Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

1863–1943

Best remembered for the chilling classic "The Monkey's Paw," this English writer also built a huge readership with witty, sharply observed tales of dockworkers, sailors, and everyday London life. His stories mix humor and unease in a way that still feels vivid more than a century later.

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