Friends in Need is a collection of short stories by W. W. Jacobs, first published in 1902. The stories are set in the fictional English town of Wrychester, and focus on the lives of the town's inhabitants. The stories explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of kindness. In the title story, a young man named Tom is struggling to make ends meet and is in danger of losing his job. His friend, Bob, comes to his aid and helps him out of his predicament. In another story, a young woman named Mary is struggling to make a living and is in danger of being evicted from her home. Her friend, Mrs. Brown, comes to her aid and helps her out of her predicament. The stories in Friends in Need are full of humor and pathos, and explore the power of friendship and kindness in a small town. They are a reminder of the importance of looking out for one another, and of the power of friendship to make a difference in our lives.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1943 · Genre: Short Story, Humor, Fiction