But, as you say, luck was against you.

And, by the way, what a curious and uncertain thing this luck is! I've seen men lose at every turn of the card, until they had parted with thousands; and then, on a borrowed dollar, perhaps, start again, and not only get every thing back, but break their antagonists.

This is an every-day occurrence, in fact." Wilkinson had risen from the table, and was pacing the room in a fretful, impatient manner.

Suddenly he stopped.

A light flashed over his face.