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From "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" by Lefevre, Edwin
J. G. Dolan
The owner of a bucket shop in St. Louis.
Core Belief
"The world is a dog-eat-dog place, and you have to be tough to survive."
Worldview
The world is full of suckers, and it is his job to take their money.
Personality
Ruthless, pragmatic, and unapologetic. He is concerned with making money and protecting his business, even if it means being unfair to customers.
In Their Own Words
"Listen, kid. I ain’t got nothin’ agin yeh, see? Nothin’ at all. See?"
"D’yeh see them?"
"I make my money coppering suckers’ bets, and yeh don’t belong here."
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