Sailor, Beware!

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The story revolves around Albert Tufnell's apprehensions about his fiancée Shirley potentially inheriting traits from her overbearing mother, Emma Hornett. As Albert grapples with his discomfort over Shirley's proximity to her mother, he initially avoids church to cope. However, tensions ease as he reconciles with Shirley, leading to the revival of their wedding plans. The narrative features a cast of five women and four men, exploring themes of familial influence and romantic commitment.