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""Play Or Pay: A Novelette"" is a short story written by Hawley Smart and first published in 1878. The story follows the protagonist, Frank Merton, a young man who is addicted to gambling and constantly in debt. He is given an ultimatum by his wealthy uncle to either give up... Read Full Overview

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""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... Read Full Overview