W. W. Jacobs

Name: Jerry Bundler
Author: W. W. Jacobs

Jerry Bundler (1897)

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“Jerry Bundler”, published in 1897, is a work by W. W. Jacobs. It explores elements such as Jerry Bundler, ghost and Hirst.

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ The fourth story was told by an old hand with more success; the streets were quiet, and he had turned the gas out. In the flickering light of the fire, as it shone on the glasses and danced with shadows on the walls, the story proved so enthralling that George, the waiter, whose presence had been forgotten, created a very disagreeable sensation by suddenly starting up from a dark corner and gliding silently from the room.
"That's what I call a good story," said one of the men, sipping his hot whisky. "Of course it's an old idea that spirits like to get into the company of human beings. ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ Malcolm touched the thing on the floor with his foot and found it soft. He looked at his companions. They mouthed inquiries at him, but he shook his head. He lit the candle, and, kneeling down, examined the silent thing on the floor. Then he rose swiftly, and dipping his handkerchief in the water jug, bent down again and grimly wiped the white face. Then he sprang back with a cry of incredulous horror, pointing at it. Leek's pistol fell to the floor and he shut out the sight with his hands, but the others, crowding forward, gazed spell-bound at the dead face of Hirst. ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ My friend said the way that ghost tried to keep up appearances by feeling for it in all its pockets and looking on the floor was quite touching. Ultimately it gave it up and with a faint groan vanished through the ventilator."
"That'll do, Hirst," said another man.
"It's not a subject for jesting," said a little old gentleman who had been an attentive listener. "I've never seen an apparition myself, but I know people who have, and I consider that they form a very interesting link between us and the after-life. There's a ghost story connected with this house, you know." ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ Good night, gentlemen."
"Good night," said the others. "And I only hope Jerry 'll pay you a visit," added the nervous man as the door closed.
"Bring some more whisky, George," said a stout commercial; "I want keeping up when the talk turns this way."
"Shall I light the gas, Mr. Malcolm?" said George.
"No; the fire's very comfortable," said the traveller. "Now, gentlemen, any of you know any more?"
"I think we've had enough," said another man; "we shall be thinking we see spirits next, and we're not all like the old gentleman who's just gone."
"Old humbug!" said Hirst. ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ Malcolm drew his watch from his pocket and was busy winding it, when George, the waiter, who had been sent on an errand to the bar, burst suddenly into the room and rushed towards them.
" 'E's comin', gentlemen," he said breathlessly.
"Why, you're frightened, George," said the stout commercial, with a chuckle.
"It was the suddenness of it," said George sheepishly; "and besides, I didn't look for seein' 'im in the bar. There's only a glimmer of light there, and 'e was sitting on the floor behind the bar. I nearly trod on 'im."
"Oh, you'll never make a man, George," said Malcolm. ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ It's dangerous play."
"Well, I'll try you first," said Hirst, springing up. "No gas, mind."
He ran lightly upstairs to his room, leaving the others, most of whom had been drinking somewhat freely, to wrangle about his proceedings. It ended in two of them going to bed.
"He's crazy on acting," said Somers, lighting his pipe. "Thinks he's the equal of anybody almost. It doesn't matter with us, but I wou't let him go to the old man. And he won't mind so long as he gets an opportunity of acting to us."
"Well, I hope he'll hurry up," said Malcolm, yawning ”

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W. W. Jacobs, Jerry Bundler (1897)

“ He was a truthful man and a steady churchgoer, but I've heard him declare that once in his life he saw the appearance of Jerry Bundler in this house."
"And who was this Bundler?" inquired a voice.
"A London thief, pickpocket, highwayman—anything he could turn his dishonest hand to," replied the old gentleman; "and he was run to earth in this house one Christmas week some eighty years ago. ”

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