AT SUNWICH PORT BY W. W. JACOBS Drawings by Will Owen Contents CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI CHAPTER XVII CHAPTER XVIII CHAPTER XIX CHAPTER XX CHAPTER XXI CHAPTER XXII CHAPTER XXIII CHAPTER XXIV CHAPTER XXV List of Illustrations “His perturbation attracted the attention of his hostess.” “A welcome subject of conversation in marine circles.” “The suspense became painful.” “Captain Hardy lit his pipe before replying.” “Mr. Wilks watched it from the quay.” “Master Hardy on the beach enacting the part of David.” “Mr. Wilks replied that he was biding his time.” “A particularly hard nut to crack.” “A stool in the local bank.” “A diversion was created by the entrance of a new arrival.” “He stepped across the road to his emporium.” “‘Most comfortable shoulder in Sunwich,’ she murmured.” “The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.” “Mr. Swann with growing astonishment slowly mastered the contents.” “Fullalove alley.” “She caught sight of Hardy.” “Undiluted wisdom and advice flowed from his lips.” “‘What do you want?’ inquired Miss Kybird.” “He regarded the wife of his bosom with a calculating glance.” “He even obtained work down at the harbor.” “Miss Kybird standing in the doorway of the shop.” “Me or ’im—which is it to be?” “I wonder what the governor’ll say.” “A spirit of quiet despair.” “A return visit.” “He set off towards the life and bustle of the two schooners.” “For the second time he left the court without a stain on his character.” “The proprietor eyed him with furtive glee as he passed.” “Miss Nugent’s consternation was difficult of concealment.” “He found his remaining guest holding his aching head beneath the tap.” “Mr. Nathan Smith.” “It was not until he had consumed a pint or two of the strongest brew that he began to regain some of his old self-esteem.” “The man on the other side fell on all fours into the room.” “He pushed open the small lattice window and peered out into the alley.” “Tapping the steward on the chest with a confidential finger, he backed him into a corner.” “He finished up the evening at the chequers.” “The meagre figure of Mrs. Silk.” “In search of Mr. Smith.” “I ’ave heard of ’em exploding.” “He stepped to the side and looked over.” “You keep on, Nugent, don’t you mind ’im.” “Hadn’t you better see about making yourself presentable, Hardy?” “It was not without a certain amount of satisfaction that he regarded her discomfiture.”