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The Odds

CHAPTER VII
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He paused outside the billiard-room door, which stood ajar; for a tense silence reigned.

But it was broken in a moment by the sharp clash of the balls and a perfect howl of enthusiasm from the spectators.
"Oh, it's over!" exclaimed Adela.

"What a pity! Never mind! Let's go in! Perhaps they'll play again." The barmaid came flying out to fetch drinks as they entered.

The atmosphere of the room was thick with smoke.

A babel of voices filled it.
Men who had been sitting round the walls were grouped about the table.


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