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1863-1943
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![Night Watches [complete]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12161.png)
![His Other Self [night Watches, Part 10.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12160.png)
![Dialstone Lane [complete]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-11976.png)
![Odd Craft [complete]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12215.png)
![The Three Sisters [night Watches, Part 6.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12156.png)
![The Weaker Vessel [night Watches, Part 4.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12154.png)
![The Vigil [night Watches, Part 8.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12158.png)
![Easy Money [night Watches, Part 9.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12159.png)
![Stepping Backwards [night Watches, Part 5.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12155.png)
![Keeping Watch [night Watches, Part 2.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12152.png)
![Back to Back [night Watches, Part 1.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12151.png)
![The Understudy [night Watches, Part 3.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12153.png)
![The Unknown [night Watches, Part 7.]](https://d3b2n8gj62qnwr.cloudfront.net/COVERS/gutenberg_covers75k/ebook-12157.png)
A humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of a night-watchman and his interactions with Captain Bill Smithers, a handsome and somewhat oblivious sailor, and his overbearing widow. The story delves into themes of jealousy, miscommunication, and the often ridiculous nature of romantic relationships, particularly from a comedic viewpoint. In this tale, the night-watchman concocts a prank involving a fake love letter meant for Captain Smithers that is signed with the fictitious name ''Dorothy.'' As the night-watchman watches the ensuing chaos unfold, he finds himself amused by the captain's misguided attempts to engage in a romantic encounter, while his overbearing wife closely monitors all his movements. The plot thickens when both the captain's and the night-watchman's wives become involved, leading to a series of misunderstandings and comical situations. Ultimately, the story showcases the absurdity of romantic entanglements and the chaos that can arise from jealousy and secrecy among couples.
