The Monkey's Paw

What happens to the wishes after the first one appears to come true?

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While it is true that the Whites get the money to pay off the mortgage, it comes at the price of an insurance payout when Herbert is caught in the machinery at his work.

After the first wish appears to come true, the second and third wishes are used to counteract the result of the first.

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The Monkey's Paw