Fourtier, an artist, is easily induced by a friend to gamble, and soon neglects everything else in order to gain riches by courting the favor of Dame Fortune. His faithful wife and good friend Joubert try in vain to get him to return to ...See moreFourtier, an artist, is easily induced by a friend to gamble, and soon neglects everything else in order to gain riches by courting the favor of Dame Fortune. His faithful wife and good friend Joubert try in vain to get him to return to his work. Accidentally, however, Joubert overhears a conversation between the artist and his associates, who have struck an infallible system for winning at "roulette." The faithful fellow gives instructions to Mrs. Fourtier, who that evening, disguised as a man, plays the game and breaks the bank. Fourtier is financially ruined and is greatly discouraged. His wife eagerly pays his debts, however, and then finds her husband in time to prevent him from committing suicide. Later they repair to the studio with the faithful Joubert. Moved by his wife's devotion and the kindness of his friend, Fourtier asks forgiveness and promises never to gamble again. Written by
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