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"Good Intentions" by W.W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that explores the consequences of well-meaning but misguided intentions. Set in a lively, working-class environment, the narrative follows the misadventures of the protagonist as they attempt to impress others and navigate social situations. Through witty dialogue and situational comedy, Jacobs highlights the irony of human behavior and the often unforeseen outcomes of our efforts to be helpful or generous. The story showcases Jacobs's trademark style of blending humor with keen observations about human nature.

• Humour
• Short story

								

like the gurgling water makes sometimes running down the kitchen sink at
'ome, only worse.  Then they all started talking together, and
'arf-a- dozen times or more Miss Lamb called me to back 'er up in wot
she was saying, but I only shook my 'ead, and at last, arter tossing her
'ead at Cap'n Tarbell and telling 'im she wouldn't 'ave 'im if he'd got
fifty million a year, the five of 'em 'eld my missis while she went off.

"They gave 'er ten minutes' start, and then Cap'n Tarbell, arter looking
at me and shaking his 'ead, said he was afraid they must be going.

"'And I 'ope this night'll be a lesson to you,' he ses.  'Don't neglect
your dooty again.  I shall keep my eye on you, and if you be'ave yourself
I sha'n't say anything.  Why, for all you know or could ha' done the
wharf might ha' been burnt to the ground while you was away!'

"He nodded to his crew, and they all walked out laughing and left me
alone--with the missis."
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