Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 77 Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) 1863 1943 Jacobs, William Wymark Davis, Stanley The weaker vessel [Night watches, Part 4.] Produced by David Widger "The Weaker Vessel" by W.W. Jacobs is a short story written in the early 20th century. This work explores the dynamics of marital relationships, particularly focusing on the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gribble as they navigate the complexities of newfound wealth after Mrs. Gribble inherits a substantial sum of money from her deceased uncle. The story delves into themes of power, gender roles, and the clash between aspiration and reality within the confines of domestic life. In the story, Mr. Gribble is initially taken aback and resentful of his wife's inheritance, believing it may disrupt their home life. As the narrative unfolds, Mr. Gribble's attitude shifts from indignation to a sense of entitlement and control, leading to conflict with Mrs. Gribble as she expresses her desire for a more comfortable lifestyle. Her health deteriorates, provoking Mr. Gribble's concern and prompting him to confront the realities of their financial situation and his role as her husband. The tale culminates in a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the social constraints that define their marriage, ultimately highlighting the tensions that wealth can introduce into personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Humorous stories PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 51023 2025-07-05T13:27:32.129951 text/html 47515 2020-12-14T18:45:48 text/html 261304 2025-07-05T13:27:33.670965 application/epub+zip 260102 2025-07-05T13:27:32.429984 application/epub+zip 84621 2025-07-05T13:27:32.259957 application/epub+zip 294967 2025-07-05T13:27:34.803973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287925 2025-07-05T13:27:33.507977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112759 2022-09-06T19:03:14.246536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 42131 2025-07-05T13:27:32.004005 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22322 2024-10-28T19:13:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43421 2020-12-14T18:45:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18947 2025-07-05T13:27:34.929941 application/rdf+xml 18812 2025-07-05T13:27:32.333950 image/jpeg 3154 2025-07-05T13:27:32.295962 image/jpeg 248315 2020-12-14T18:45:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 16758 2020-12-14T18:45:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 248914 2025-07-05T13:27:32.141968 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia