Category: Short Stories

The Madness of Mr. Lister Captains All, Book 9.

Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943; Owen, Will, 1869-1957 [Illustrator]· 1 chapters· 3,400 words

Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without paying for it. When Mr. Lister paid for a drink, the demon of avarice masquerading as conscience preached...

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Old Jem Lister, of the _Susannah,_ was possessed of two devils--the love of strong drink and avarice--and the only thing the twain had in common was to get a drink without payin...