The Player: Life is a Gamble

"I never discuss money with my clothes on. But I don't think he'll miss $3,000 and I'm worth every penny." She says defensively. "What's the matter, you don't like professional girls?"

"On the contrary," The Player replies. "I've always admired someone who can charge so much when so many are giving it away for free."

*****

"All of it?" The dealer asks with apprehension. The Player nods.

A crowd gathers. The wheel spins. The dealer fidgets. The pit boss yanks at his shirt collar and moves in...