In this chapter Mr. Fogg is at the club playing cards with his friends. When a discussion arises about traveling around the world in 80 days or less. A debate began and Mr. Fogg and a co-card player decided to place a wager on if it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days. So, then Mr. Stuart bets 4 thousand pounds that Mr. Fogg can not do it. So, into Mr. Fogg's rebuddle he decides to bet an addition 20 thousand pounds. I think this is surprising for someone to do. Wagering half his fortune on a journey around the world in 80 days when the slightest mistake of timing or a problem with travels could make him lose. Lose half his fortune. I think he is either a little bit crazy or confident in his ability to make it around the world in 80 days.
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