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Merrivel Jones Bets on a Sure Thing and Learns Value of Books
Merrivel Jones, a young man living with a gambling bent, seeks a $6,000 advance from two lawyers, who refuse. They instead fund a plan to send him a library of first editions to curb his habits, hoping cultural refinement will guide his choices. Two weeks later, a chance encounter leads to a windfall as his new-found library proves valuable and Rye High pays out a $20,000 purse.
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Merrivel Jones
Merry
James
Aaron Rittner
Rye High
Merrivel
Aaron Bistiese
Father
Aaron
Elder Jones
Merrives
Mr Jones
Merivel
Evans
Merrivel Jones, Jr
Miss Evans
Rittner
Mr. Rittner
Mr. Rittmer
Merry Vet