 Some of the cards featured famous art, others humorous cartoons and another series bore images of "Maison Dewachter" signage that had been temporarily erected at well known locations.In addition to the management of an international chain of department stores, Louis was forced to assume an additional burden when a brother lost a small fortune gambling.With his father too infirm to deal with the situation, it once again fell to the oldest son to do his duty and settle the enormous debt.