QOD #11½
(This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to the real people, places, and events is COMPLETELY coincidental.)
Two nights ago, a group of fun-loving, God-fearing guys decided to play a friendly game of poker in the Coca Cola common room. As they sat down to play, their scheming TA, Nestle, discovered them and thought up the perfect plan. She decided to prey on their innocence by taking their money and getting them into trouble at the same time. Nestle knew that the other TAs, Gary and Hairy Melon, were really angry at the guys for easily solving their pitiful QOD's that week, so she decided to lure them into her trap. She said, "Let's play for some REAL stakes, boys," as she whipped out her money clip filled with 50 $20 bills. Pat, Phil, and Harry were in the middle of a game of Go Fish, but were concerned and said, "Um, are you sure we're allowed to do that?" Nestle confidently told them, "Don't worry, I have Gary and Hairy Melon wrapped around my little finger. C'mon, let's play!" An hour later, Nestle hurried out of the room just as Gary stormed in with his clothes and hair awry while yelling, "What are you guys doing?! It's 10pm, and you guys still aren't sleeping? All the girls are asleep! You guys should follow their example!" Phil muttered, "Damn, I'm down $350!" Pat said, "Whoa. I lost $200!" Harry was screaming, "I had $275 when I came in, and now I have nothing and owe Nestle $100!!" Gary said, "Yeah right, Nestle wouldn't gamble! I'm going to sleep. Now shut up!" How much money did Nestle walk out with?
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