Now shall we say two hundred ?" "You seem very anxious for a game," Trent remarked.

"Listen, I will play you for any amount you like, my I O U against your I O U.Are you agreeable ?" Monty shook his head.

"I don't want your money, Trent," he said.

"You know that I want that brandy.

I will leave it to you to name the stake I am to set up against it." "As regards that," Trent answered shortly, "I've named the stake; I'll not consider any other." Monty's face once more grew black with anger.
"You are a beast, Trent--a bully!" he exclaimed passionately; "I'll not part with it!" "I hope you won't," Trent answered.