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That Old Ace in the Hole

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by Annie Proulx

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where did the title come from?
Olivia It's an idiom - having an advantage 'up your sleeve' - think poker. But it has a double meaning here as a main character has the name Ace - and that b…moreIt's an idiom - having an advantage 'up your sleeve' - think poker. But it has a double meaning here as a main character has the name Ace - and that becomes important later in the book, hence the apt title. (less)
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