Bob's Redemption Captains All, Book 5.

** "Bob's Redemption" by W. W. Jacobs is a comical short story set in the early 1900s that spotlights the challenges of thankfulness and human connections. With keen wit, the story illustrates how doing good deeds can cause unforeseen difficulties, as seen through the eyes of a night-watchman pondering times where his kindness wasn't valued. The focal point is Bob Evans and his overwhelming thankfulness toward George Crofts, the man who saved him from drowning, which sets off a series of events that include a love triangle with Bob's sweetheart, Gerty Mitchell. George takes advantage of Bob's hospitality, which creates jealousy and unhappiness; ultimately, the story reaches a funny and tense peak, highlighting how being grateful can lead to both friendship and dispute. **