Mr. Pousol, a blind old gentleman, promises his ward, Margaret, in marriage with his son, John. Margaret agrees to the union simply for the sake of her kind old guardian, as she does not lov... Read allMr. Pousol, a blind old gentleman, promises his ward, Margaret, in marriage with his son, John. Margaret agrees to the union simply for the sake of her kind old guardian, as she does not love John, and besides, she knows him to be a gambler. One evening at his club John loses hea... Read allMr. Pousol, a blind old gentleman, promises his ward, Margaret, in marriage with his son, John. Margaret agrees to the union simply for the sake of her kind old guardian, as she does not love John, and besides, she knows him to be a gambler. One evening at his club John loses heavily and is forced to borrow a large sum of money, which he also loses. He is thereby plac... Read all