The Gambler: resumen de Chapter 3

Qué sucede

1. Polina avoids the narrator, who feels that she uses his devotion while withholding the reasons for her plans.
2. He explains that Polina wants him to gamble for her, though he suspects a purpose beyond money.
3. An unanswered telegram about the General’s mother troubles the General, whose financial dependence on the Frenchman becomes clear.
4. The narrator studies Mlle. Blanche and suspects that her interest in the General depends on his access to money.
5. He observes Mr. Astley’s quiet attention to Polina and frequent presence near the party.
6. Mr. Astley makes a pointed remark about Blanche, then asks whether Polina likes flowers.

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