Mr. Chipfellow's Jackpot by Dick Purcell
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"Mr. Chipfellow's Jackpot" by Dick Purcell is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the life and death of Sam Chipfellow, a wealthy and eccentric inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions to science. The story explores themes of mortality, greed, and the unexpected nature of good fortune as it delves into the dynamics of Chipfellow's will, which promises a unique treasure hunt for his enormous
riches. The plot centers on Chipfellow’s ingenious will, which stipulates that the key to accessing his hidden wealth is a specific thought aimed at a vault he has built. Upon his death, a massive public frenzy ensues as thousands of people, hopeful of unlocking the vault, line up to try their luck. Despite numerous attempts over an extended period, no one succeeds in opening the vault until a young girl named Susan makes a heartfelt and innocent appeal, leading to the surprising reveal of the vault's secrets. The story subtly critiques the nature of ambition and desire through the contrasting motives of the eager crowd and the purity of a child's thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Purcell, Dick |
|---|---|
| Title | Mr. Chipfellow's Jackpot |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination April 1956. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30670 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30670-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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