The Third String Odd Craft, Part 12.

** "The Third String" by W. W. Jacobs is a funny story about sailors getting into trouble while on land, filled with laughable situations. It's mostly about love and competition between people. The story follows Ginger Dick, a sailor who is head-over-heels for Miss Tucker, who works at the Jolly Pilots pub. He tries to impress her by pretending to be a skilled boxer, which leads to him having a boxing match with a real tough guy named Bill Lumm. Ginger, with some help from his friends, shocks everyone by winning the fight. A funny twist happens when Ginger finds out the fight was rigged so he could win Miss Tucker's heart. In the end, the story is full of surprises as Ginger learns about relationships and how people act around each other. **