The Man Upstairs and Other Stories
by P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975)
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- 7 hours to read
- 6 chapters
- Reading level: 6th grade
"The Man Upstairs and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse is a collection of nineteen short stories published in 1914. These tales explore the comedic complications of love and romance through various characters and settings. From a temperamental music teacher who falls for the mysterious man in the flat above, to a shy gardener competing for his beloved's affections, to a playwright whose swimming abilities create unexpected romantic entanglements, Wodehouse crafts lighthearted narratives filled with misunderstandings, deceptions, and the unpredictable path to happiness.
- Humorous stories, English
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Chapter 2
He had lit his pipe, and was re-reading his night's work preparatory to turning in, when there was another knock at the door. This time there was no waiting. He was in the state of mind when one hears the smallest noise.
'Come in!' he cried.
It was Peggy.
Rutherford jumped to his feet.
'Won't you—' he began, pushing the chair forward.
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This free edition of The Man Upstairs and Other Stories by P. G. Wodehouse comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #6768, released 2004-10-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Short Stories, Romance, Humour, British Literature.
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