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""Lucky Numbers"" is a delightful collection of short stories by Montague Glass, an author celebrated for his sharp wit and insightful observations of early 20th-century American life. Set against the bustling backdrop of the New York garment trade and the vibrant Jewish-American community, these tales explore the trials, tribulations, and comedic misunderstandings of businessmen and their families. Through a series of engaging narratives, Glass brings to life characters who navigate the complexities of commerce, social status, and domestic life with a mix of pragmatism and heart. The collection showcases the author's mastery of dialect and characterization, capturing the unique rhythms of conversation and the cultural nuances of the era. From the boardroom to the dinner table, the stories in ""Lucky Numbers"" provide a humorous yet affectionate look at the pursuit of success and the unexpected ways that luck plays a role in human affairs. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where business rivalries and family dynamics collide, all rendered with the satirical flair that made Glass a household name in his time. This volume stands as a significant example of American humor and Jewish-American literary history, offering a window into a bygone era of New York City life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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