Back to Back [night Watches, Part 1.]
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Back to Back, a humorous short story by W. W. Jacobs, was likely written in the early 20th century. It follows Mr. Scutts, a working-class man who feigns a serious injury after a minor railway accident to claim compensation from the railway company. The narrative humorously explores the ensuing misunderstandings involving his wife, Mrs. Scutts, and their neighbor, Mr. Flynn, culminating in a comical twist where Mr. Flynn's unexpected recovery complicates Mr. Scutts's scheme. The story highlights themes of deception and the absurdity of compensation claims.
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