Farrington is an alcoholic scrivener who has been scolded by his boss for not finishing a task on time. But instead of completing the task, Farrington goes out for a beer and receives yet another scolding from his boss. Farrington’s day continues to unravel when he is humiliated at a local pub, and arrives home to find his wife out at chapel and his dinner uncooked.

Also contained in:

• Dubliners
• Essential James Joyce
• Librivox Short Story Collection 019
• Portable James Joyce
• Short Story