If Merriwell exceeds that allowance, there will be inquiries as to what he has done with his money." "I begin to see." "This uncle is a stern, crusty old fellow, and he would be furious if he should accidentally find out that his nephew is gambling.

The chances are about ten to one that he would take him out of Fardale and turn him adrift to hustle for himself." Gage's eyes began to glitter, and the smile about his mouth was most unpleasant to see.
"Snell," he said, "you have a head on your shoulders! You are a dandy schemer! But how will this uncle find out that Merriwell has been gambling ?" "There are several ways for him to find it out.

If we can get hold of a few of Merriwell's IOU's, they might be sent to the uncle for collection." "I see; but first we must run him out of ready cash." "Of course.

By the time he has lost all his money, he will be eager to play to win it back.

We must lend him money, and take his IOU's." "We'll do it!" Gage jumped up, struck Snell a blow on the back, and then grasped his hand, giving it a shake.
"We'll do it!" he repeated.