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"Fairy Gold" is a collection of whimsical and humorous short stories by W. W. Jacobs, known for his distinctively British storytelling style. The tales often blend elements of fantasy and realism, featuring eccentric characters and unexpected twists. Jacobs's writing captures the charm of everyday life while infusing it with a sense of enchantment and folly. Through his vivid narratives, readers are invited to explore a world where the mundane collides with the magical, highlighting the absurdities of human nature and the allure of the fantastical.

• Humour
• Short story

								


He sent round for his clothes next day, but he did not see Mr. Teak until
a month afterwards.  His fists clenched and his mouth hardened, but Mr.
Teak, with a pathetic smile, held out his hand, and Mr. Chase, after a
moment's hesitation, took it.  Mr. Teak, still holding his friend's hand,
piloted him to a neighbouring hostelry.

"It was my mistake, Alf," he said, shaking his head, "but it wasn't my
fault.  It's a mistake anybody might ha' made."

"Have you found out who took it?"  inquired Mr. Chase, regarding him
suspiciously.

Mr. Teak gulped and nodded.  "I met Bert Adams yesterday," he said,
slowly.  "It took three pints afore he told me, but I got it out of 'im
at last.  My missis took it herself."

Mr. Chase put his mug down with a bang.  "What?"  he gasped.

"The day after she found you with your head up the chimbley," added Mr.
Teak, mournfully.  "She's shoved it away in some bank now, and I shall
never see a ha'penny of it.  If you was a married man, Alf, you'd
understand it better.  You wouldn't be surprised at anything."
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