J. J. Bell

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A Thread of Scarlet

A Thread of Scarlet

John Joy Bell (1871-1934), known professionally as J. J. Bell, was a Scottish journalist and author, popular for his vibrant short stories.A Thread of Scarlet is a mystery story. In an inn in a remote village, three locals are drinking and discussing...

Aboard the Norwegian whaling ship Thorgrim, the Captain announces to the Mate, Sigurd, that he will allow him to take the second shot at the next whale they hunt and if there is a third whale, he will be permitted to take the first shot. Sigurd,...