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On the Contrary

Stella Benson

First published 1936
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

A very pompous Englishman on a Red Sea cruise tries to look authoritative by contradicting whatever anyone says in superior tones. This does impress his fellow passengers but will not be what saves them when they go ashore and were held hostage by brigands.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
1936 Collected Short Stories Macmillan and Co. Collection
1936 Collected Short Stories Macmillan of Canada Collection