Three Sundays In A Week | Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories

This story is a humorous tale of a young man's attempt to win the approval of his stubborn and eccentric grand-uncle Rumgudgeon for his marriage to Kate. The grand-uncle, known for his contradictory nature and fondness for the literal interpretation of conditions, agrees to the marriage only when three Sundays come together in a week. The clever young couple, with the help of two naval acquaintances, ingeniously play on the technicalities of global time zone differences to fulfill the seemingly impossible condition by proving that, due to their travels, three Sundays can indeed fall within the same week. This logical loophole wins over the grand-uncle, who, valuing his word, consents to the marriage, illustrating themes of wit, perseverance, and the complexity of time.