Originally published 1905-08-06

This concludes the horse track arc. When I find another good theme I’ll share with you all. It’s been fun!

  • andyburke
    45•2 months ago

    I read this differently than others in the comments:

    This just shows Everett walking away. He doesn’t need tons of money, let alone ill gotten gains from money that he had borrowed or stolen to use.

    This is Everett saying “fuck off.”

    • @Sewer_KingEnglish
      23•2 months ago

      I saw it this way too. Money is important for stability which is why he looks so glum, instead of taking the payout of a lifetime he did the right thing in his eyes and walked away. I know I would have a lot of conflicted feelings if I were in his shoes.

    • @DarkCloud
      22•2 months ago

      I read it as Everett made a killing, then had to leave town real quick.

      Although suppose another read might be he took the bet, was scammed/misinformed, then couldn’t even afford a train ticket home.