"I am spread out enough already.

Contraction, not expansion, is my present motto.

I've met with more than one heavy loss since I saw you." "Have you, indeed?
I'm sorry for that.

But a false card will turn up now and then, you know.

The game in the long run is sure." "We're sure of nothing," replied Jasper, with considerable feeling.
"I wouldn't like to say that.