This is a story about a boy named Paul who lives with his father, mother, and two younger sisters.
They live a pretty rich lifestyle, though both his father and mother don't make a lot of money.
This creates financial pressure in the house, which drives Paul's mother to wanting more money.
Paul's mother wishes that she were more lucky so that she could have money.
Paul tells her that he is lucky, but she doesn't believe him.
Secretly, Paul has been betting on horse races with a pretty good success rate.
Bassett, the gardener, makes the bets for Paul and they both have made a lot of money.
Paul's uncle, Oscar, finds out about the horse betting and wants to be a partner in their endeavour.
At first, Oscar is sceptical that Paul can pick the winners, but after a couple of big wins, he is convinced.
Paul decides to give his mother some of his winnings through their lawyer.
