The Old Card part 1 is a novel written by Roland Pertwee in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman, John Brent, who is known for his love of collecting antique playing cards. The protagonist is a man of great wealth, but he is also a man of great loneliness, having lost his wife and children in a tragic accident. One day, John Brent comes across a rare and valuable card that he has been searching for his entire life. The card is in the possession of a young woman named Betty Fairfax, who is unaware of its value. John Brent sees an opportunity to acquire the card and begins to court Betty, hoping to win her heart and the card. As the story progresses, John Brent becomes increasingly obsessed with the card and his desire to possess it. He begins to neglect his business and his health, and his relationships with those around him suffer. The Old Card is a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the importance of valuing human connections over material possessions. It is a timeless story that explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.