W. W. Jacobs 
Four Pigeons 
Captains All, Book 7

In this charming story from W. W. Jacobs, a pub denizen spins a yarn about a shooting party that went horribly awry. Though best remembered for his macabre tale "The Monkey’s Paw, " Jacobs’ true literary strength is in his ability to concoct memorable salt-of-the-earth characters.