Ace of trumps ?
Hi there!

I'm reading a short story of H.E bates entitled "Never" but I can't catch the meaning of: "I never have a decent hand, I thought the ace of trumps had gone! It's too bad!!"

Thank you in advance!

Question

Ace of trumps ?
Hi there!

I'm reading a short story of H.E bates entitled "Never" but I can't catch the meaning of: "I never have a decent hand, I thought the ace of trumps had gone! It's too bad!!"

Thank you in advance!

Answer

The author is comparing his life to a game of cards.  In several games there is a "trump" card that beats all other cards.  He is saying his life is never like a winning set of cards.  He thought all the trump cards were gone, but every time he thinks he might win, a trump comes out and beats him.

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