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This document summarizes the key elements of a short story, including the characters (Toby Dammit and his friend), the setting (Toby's home and a river/bridge), and the plot which follows Toby from his vices as a child to making a bet with the devil and ultimately losing his head. It also identifies the first person point of view from Toby's friend the narrator, and themes such as vices, bets, mistreatment, and death.
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