The story "Three men in the boat" by Jerome K. Jerome presents that three men with a dog stayed at the village. The action centers after their decision to stay at one of the ship lake islands for a night. Then, they decided to make a supper, using all the ingredients and remains of food they have. They enjoyed an excellent supper. The climax of the story is episode when dog brings a water-rat and friends decided whether they will put it in the Irish stew or not.