""Play Or Pay: A Novelette"" is a short story written by Hawley Smart, first published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is a gambler and a notorious player. Jack's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Edith, who is not interested in his lifestyle. Edith challenges Jack to change his ways and become a responsible man. As Jack struggles to change his habits, he faces several challenges and temptations...