In this classic short story by W. W. Jacobs, a tailor named Mr. White is visited by a mysterious stranger who requests a suit of clothes that will fit him perfectly. The tailor is initially hesitant, as the stranger's measurements are unusual and he is unable to provide any references. However, the stranger insists and eventually Mr. White agrees to make the suit. The tailor works diligently on the suit, and when it is finished, the stranger returns to try it on. To Mr. White's surprise, the suit fits the stranger perfectly. The stranger then reveals that he is actually a ghost, and that he has been searching for a tailor who could make him a suit that would fit him in the afterlife. The story ends with Mr. White reflecting on the strange experience and wondering if he will ever see the ghost again.
By W. W. Jacobs · First published 1843 · Genre: Humor, Fantasy, Horror