Ship's Company, the Entire Collection

"Ship's Company, the Entire Collection" by W. W. Jacobs is a gathering of funny tales from the late 1800s, mainly focusing on the ordinary lives and funny struggles of working-class people through relatable accidents and silly misunderstandings. At the start of this collection, we meet Mr. Jobson, who finds himself in an awkward situation with his clothes; on a Bank Holiday, his family wants him to wear a fancy suit to make him look like a gentleman, and even though he's embarrassed, he puts it on, beginning a series of funny events about societal expectations and family relationships. The collection as a whole then promises more wit and charm, along with insights into the characters and the funny problems that come their way.