For a few minutes Vandover watched the Dummy's game, leaning forward in his chair, his elbows on his knees.

But it was evident that the Dummy had lost his nerve.

Ellis' continued winnings had at length demoralized him.

At one time he would bet heavily on worthless cards, and at another would throw back nines and tens for no apparent reason.

Finally Ellis dealt him a queen, which he kept, betting ten chips.