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Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Written by: E. Phillips Oppenheim
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This is a story about Jacob Pratt who “stood bond” for his brother and then lost all his money and was unable to pay his debts. Two years later his brother is finally able to restore him to an enviable financial position. Jacob rewards those who stood beside him during his time of trials and attempts to get even with those who had cast him aside. He finds that revenge is not always sweet. Even though Jacob has plenty of money, he is unable to win the girl of his dreams. - Summary by Richard KilmerCopyright Comedy Genre Art Social Sciences World
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