He never let any of us play keards.

I don't know one from t'other." "I'll learn you," said the Pike man condescendingly.

"Suppose we have a game of poker ?" "Ain't that a gambling' game ?" inquired Joshua.
"We always play for something," said the Pike man.

"It's dern foolishness playin' for nothing.

Shall we have a game ?" He looked at Joe as he spoke.
"I don't care to play," said our hero.