At that moment the gambler made up his mind to play the game in the big way and pocket his losses.
"Ladies and gentlemen," he said sadly, placing the cards back on the edge of the table, "I am sorry to say that Mr.Doone is right.

The pack has been run up.

There it is for any of you to examine it.

I don't pretend to understand.

Most of you know that McKeever has been with me for years.