Jack Vivian's Vow single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1892... 1892 Jack Vivian's Vow
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Tale of horse racing and betting. After ten years of losses a married gambler at last vows to give it up. Then he overhears a hot tip, and endeavours to pass it on to a friend in return for a gift bet. His friend refuses but his companion follows it and rewards the informant. (PB)

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  • From 'Queer Stories' in London Truth

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  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 28 no. 329 October 1892 Z1071021 1892 periodical issue 1892 pg. 79-81
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