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

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

W. W. Jacobs

1901

British Literature, Humour, Short Stories

A Mixed Proposal: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9 is a humorous short story by W. W. Jacobs, first published in 1901. The narrative follows two friends, Major Brill and Halibut, who both intend to propose to the same widow, Mrs. Riddel, leading to a comedic rivalry. Their competition escalates into a playful standoff, culminating in a series of misunderstandings that highlight themes of friendship, competition, and romantic misadventures within the social context of early 20th-century England.

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