The Election Bet

Wilken is so sure that Jones will win the election that he makes an election bet with his friend, Walker. The loser is to roll a walnut from the Boulevard to City Hall. It must not be broken... Read allWilken is so sure that Jones will win the election that he makes an election bet with his friend, Walker. The loser is to roll a walnut from the Boulevard to City Hall. It must not be broken, nor touched with the hands, nor must the loser speak or write to anyone until the bet is... Read allWilken is so sure that Jones will win the election that he makes an election bet with his friend, Walker. The loser is to roll a walnut from the Boulevard to City Hall. It must not be broken, nor touched with the hands, nor must the loser speak or write to anyone until the bet is paid, and the agreement must be kept secret. Forfeiture means the loss of $5,000. Wilkens... Read all