No Easy Way Out

A man’s attempt to find an easy solution to his impending bankruptcy.

By

Oliver T. Spedding

The three men joined the crowd entering the racecourse premises.

They bought race cards and walked into the open area next to the track.

People milled about, talking excitedly and laughing.

Bookmakers stood in front of their stalls shouting out the odds they were offering on the horses running in the first race.