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Poker Player Shows Kindness, Loses Big, Then Wins Big
Elmer was celebrating his 50th birthday while playing poker at a small ranch near Dallas. He lost $10,000 in a single day, which was a record for that game. Elmer's last $900 were lost, leaving him with only $10.
Paul showed sympathy to Elmer by throwing away a pair of aces pre-flop, allowing Elmer to win the hand. Elmer's fortunes turned around, and he ended up with $14,000 while Paul lost everything. Elmer gave Paul $20 for the road as a gesture of kindness.
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