About the book: 2010 / The fourth volume of the Collected Works of the English writer William Jacobs includes humorous stories from different years. The book is illustrated with original drawings from the writer’s book and magazine publications. Contents: * In the middle of the ocean * Captain of the Osprey * Gray parrot * Holy brother * Return of Mr. * A cruel joke * How to make an acquaintance * The spirit of greed * The reluctant groom * The third string * Blundell's victory * The outcast * Judge Queens * Her uncle * Madness m Lister * Cunning * Four Pigeons * Boatswain's Accomplice * Winning * Proposal * Merry Man * Enchanted Gold * Caring for the Family