The Cat's Paw

Jack falls heir to the Hurley estate, and is guardian for $20,000, held in trust for his sister Eva. That same evening Jack is seen at his club gambling at cards. He loses quite a sum, which... Read allJack falls heir to the Hurley estate, and is guardian for $20,000, held in trust for his sister Eva. That same evening Jack is seen at his club gambling at cards. He loses quite a sum, which he pays the following evening from the funds of the Hurley estate. Not being able to thro... Read allJack falls heir to the Hurley estate, and is guardian for $20,000, held in trust for his sister Eva. That same evening Jack is seen at his club gambling at cards. He loses quite a sum, which he pays the following evening from the funds of the Hurley estate. Not being able to throw off the temptation of gambling he finally is persuaded to place a large sum of money on ... Read all