"Why not put it off until to-morrow morning.

I have an idea that I can beat Princeman at the game." There was more or less of sudden challenge in his tone, and Princeman, keen as Sam himself, took it in that way.
"Fine!" he invited.

"Any time you want to enter into a contest with me you just mention it." "I'll let you know in some way or other, even if I don't make any direct announcement," laughed Sam, and Princeman walked away with Mr.
Westlake, very much to Billy's consternation.

He was alone with this dull Turner person once more.

What should they talk about?
Sam solved that problem for him at once.