The Level Business Head
This is a humorous short story about a man named Stanley who has a knack for getting out of tricky situations and making money through his cunning and wit. The story begins with Stanley's encounter with a bearded cove, where he buys a dog for five shillings and then sells it back to the cove's friend, Joe the Lawyer, for £100. Stanley's next adventure involves his aunt, who accuses him of pawning her diamond brooch without permission. However, Stanley reveals that he had actually pawned the brooch himself and then recovered it from the pawnbroker. His aunt is shocked and apologizes for doubting him. The story ends with Stanley enjoying a cigar in his library, feeling pleased with himself for outsmarting his aunt and making some money through his cleverness. Throughout the story, the narrator's tone is lighthearted and humorous, with a touch of sarcasm. The language used is playful and witty, with phrases such as "mutton-headed fellow" and "bally linnet" adding to the comedic effect. Overall, this is a entertaining short story that showcases Stanley's cleverness and wit in getting out of tricky situations and making money through his cunning.
By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1902 · Genre: Fiction, Satire, Comedy · 8,421 words
First lines
"Another beaker of port, laddie? " urged Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, hospitably.
"Thanks. "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: P. G. Wodehouse
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Satire, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
- Length: 8,421 words
- Structure: 1 section, 294 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book has been created and written by the author and is not based on a true story.
- Satire — The book uses humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
- Comedy — The book has elements of humor and intends to entertain the reader.
- Romantic Comedy — The book features romantic relationships in a comedic context.
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humor · satire · business · comedy · British literature · short stories · social commentary · character-driven · witty · lighthearted · absurdity · romance