50. “Ace” Shaw. Masters, Edgar Lee. 1916. Spoon River Anthology

Edgar Lee Masters (1868–1950). Spoon River Anthology. 1916.

50. “Ace” Shaw

I NEVER saw any difference
Between playing cards for money
And selling real estate,
Practicing law, banking, or anything else.
For everything is chance.	5
Nevertheless
Seest thou a man diligent in business?
He shall stand before Kings!