THE LOVE OF GAMBLING.
In one of the novels of M. Dumas pere (says the Evening Standard), it is related how an inveterate gambler, having staked and lost everything belonging to him, staked his valet. This fictitious incident has just been reproduced in real life, the gambler being a French rag-gatherer, whose passion for the game of piquet has led to most unhappy consequences for himself. A few evenings ago he was engaged at his favorite pastime with a friend whose luck at cards was continual. The rag-gatherer's resources were quickly drained ; be staked successively, when bis purse was emptied, his watch, the little articles he had in his pocket, and his hat. There remained, seemingly, nothing to gamble for, when a rather original idea struck him. The young woman who lived with him as his mistress was looking on at the game. His affection for the girl was great, but the temptation proved even stronger than his love, and he. offered his adversary to play for the, : young woman. This offer was accepted cheerfully, the girl being pretty, and ten minutes later this stake was lost. The rag gatherer, who had his notions about honor, made no attempt to hinder the exit of his successful opponent with the young woman on his arm, but when the two were gone, he went sadly.home, borrowed a knife from a neighbour, and plunged it into bis heart. He was conveyed to the hospital, still breathing, but lies in such a state as to preclude any hope of his recovery.
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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3834, 12 April 1881, Page 1
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257THE LOVE OF GAMBLING. Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3834, 12 April 1881, Page 1
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