If you really think I can give you any such evidence, why not trade me an interest in the mine for it ?" "I'm not buying, I'm betting! Who's wiggling now ?" "You headstrong, stiff-necked old fool, you've made a bet! I've got the evidence.

Your word against mine ?" "Your word against mine.

The bet is made," said Pete.

"What have you got?
I called you." "I've got the Dead Man's Hand--that's all!" Dewing spread out three aces and a pair of eights, and smiled exasperatingly.

"You've got what you were looking for! I hope you're satisfied now!" "Yes," said Pete; "I'm satisfied.