He hesitated, standing by the table.

There was a debate in his mind.

"Should I speak to him, too?
What is the use?
He'll be no kinder to her!" He put out his hand uncertainly, and touched one of the Major's cards.

"Is it an interesting game ?" "I find it so," answered the other dryly.

"Else I should not play it." "Why do you like it?
It is poor amusement to play against yourself." "I like it, sir," snapped the Major, "because I am assured of playing against a gentleman." Rand let his hand fall from the table.