The Gambler — Chapter 2 : résumé

Ce qui se passe

1. The narrator enters the gaming rooms for the first time and watches before risking money.
2. He questions the distinction between respectable gambling for amusement and supposedly vulgar gambling for profit.
3. He observes the General conceal a loss and notices disputes over stolen winnings.
4. After losing his first stake, he wins repeatedly and leaves with 1600 gülden from Polina Alexandrovna’s money.
5. At supper, the General warns that the narrator’s gambling could damage his own standing.
6. The narrator gives Polina her money and rejects her proposed partnership, but she insists and leaves without hearing further objections.

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