Mr. Chipfellow's Jackpot by Dick Purcell

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By Emily Miller Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Performing Arts
Purcell, Dick Purcell, Dick
English
"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 fort...
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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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Deborah Walker
3 months ago

From the very first page, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible. A valuable addition to my collection.

Aiden Williams
1 year ago

To be perfectly clear, the flow of the text seems very fluid. One of the best books I've read this year.

Paul Moore
7 months ago

Read this on my tablet, looks great.

Amanda Moore
1 year ago

Based on the summary, I decided to read it and the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Highly recommended.

Anthony Wilson
2 months ago

This is one of those stories where the narrative structure is incredibly compelling. I will read more from this author.

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