The Gambler: resumen de Chapter 7

Qué sucede

1. The narrator arranges to receive his own hotel bill and considers visiting Mr. Astley, still confident that gambling can make him wealthy.
2. De Griers arrives for the General and offers renewed employment and salary if the narrator abandons the dispute.
3. The narrator demands an apology from the Baron and questions how a scandal threatens the General’s possible marriage.
4. When De Griers threatens police action, the narrator proposes using Mr. Astley’s social standing to secure a hearing.
5. De Griers produces Polina’s note, and the narrator agrees to stop after reading her appeal and reminder of his obedience.
6. Outside, the narrator wonders what frightens the household and suspects that De Griers has some unexplained power over Polina.

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En qué fijarte

Polina combines a personal appeal with a claim on the narrator’s obedience. Her message immediately changes his response to the dispute.

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