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LoC No.: 23008242
Title: "Strictly Business"
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Strictly Business" by F. Morton Howard is a humorous fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in a quaint seaside town and revolves around the crew of the ship "Jane Gladys" as they navigate the challenges of impending unemployment and personal entanglements. The main characters include Captain Peter Putt and his crew, who find themselves in a complicated situation following their ship owner's decision to sell the vessel. At the start of the story, the crew of the "Jane Gladys" returns to shore only to learn that their owner is selling the ship, which leaves them facing an uncertain future. As the crew grapples with their disappointment, Captain Putt receives a letter that delivers the grim news. The narrative quickly shifts to the cook, Horace Dobb, who launches into a scheme involving two women in town, Mrs. Goffley and her daughter Ann, to help Captain Gooster, the captain of a rival ship, in his matrimonial pursuits. This introduction sets the stage for a blend of humor, mistaken identities, and romantic escapades as the characters seek to secure their livelihoods while navigating their personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Howard, F. Morton (Francis Morton), 1880-
EBook No.: 68366
Published: Jun 21, 2022
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23008242
Title: "Strictly Business"
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Strictly Business" by F. Morton Howard is a humorous fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in a quaint seaside town and revolves around the crew of the ship "Jane Gladys" as they navigate the challenges of impending unemployment and personal entanglements. The main characters include Captain Peter Putt and his crew, who find themselves in a complicated situation following their ship owner's decision to sell the vessel. At the start of the story, the crew of the "Jane Gladys" returns to shore only to learn that their owner is selling the ship, which leaves them facing an uncertain future. As the crew grapples with their disappointment, Captain Putt receives a letter that delivers the grim news. The narrative quickly shifts to the cook, Horace Dobb, who launches into a scheme involving two women in town, Mrs. Goffley and her daughter Ann, to help Captain Gooster, the captain of a rival ship, in his matrimonial pursuits. This introduction sets the stage for a blend of humor, mistaken identities, and romantic escapades as the characters seek to secure their livelihoods while navigating their personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Howard, F. Morton (Francis Morton), 1880-
EBook No.: 68366
Published: Jun 21, 2022
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.