The Gamble of Vanity

Owen Miller, poor in material means but rich in ambition, has always worked hard and stood by his parents. At a family banquet, his snobbish eldest uncle’s family keeps making snide remarks to provoke him, triggering a spitefueled card game. All three sides are convinced they have the winning hand. The dispute escalates out of control, with valuables and other assets staked on the game.