Playing for money, marbles, and chalk

I can still remember, back when as young lad, my mother emptying the pockets of my pants prior to washing them. She would always ask me, “What all do you have in these pockets … money, marbles, and chalk?” I really never knew exactly what she was referring to at the time, but the question has remained with me over the years. I used to play marbles with other kids, so I...