Sewell Ford's comedic novel follows the story of a former boxer turned boxing trainer, Shorty McCabe. When he meets an old acquaintance named Leonidas Dodge, their conversation takes an unexpected turn. Dodge hands McCabe his business card, which advertises a versatile cleaning product, and they joke about finding investors for it. With lively characters and witty dialogue, 'Shorty McCabe' is a must-read for fans of comedic fiction.