The Ace of Diamonds
After gambling away his last dollar, Dan McGraw sends his motherless girl to her aunt's home, with a note imploring the woman to take care of her. Then he sells, his household effects and st... Read allAfter gambling away his last dollar, Dan McGraw sends his motherless girl to her aunt's home, with a note imploring the woman to take care of her. Then he sells, his household effects and starts back to the gambling rooms. On the way he picks up a soiled playing card, the ace of ... Read allAfter gambling away his last dollar, Dan McGraw sends his motherless girl to her aunt's home, with a note imploring the woman to take care of her. Then he sells, his household effects and starts back to the gambling rooms. On the way he picks up a soiled playing card, the ace of diamonds. Confident that he will win, he plays recklessly and loses. In desperation he ass... Read all