Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket

by Jack Finney · 1956

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He was gambling his life for a piece of paper. If he lost, not even his wife would understand.

places: New York, NY: Lexington Avenue, Wholesale Groceries, Public Library. Fifth Avenue, Loew's (theater), Fiftieth Street

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Originally published Collier's, October 26 1956

Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 12 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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