I only know that there is a good deal of shyness about playing with him.

You see, it is a frightful thing to accuse a man of cheating." "I admit that it is not pleasant; but if a man cheats, and is found out, it is the duty of every honest man to denounce him, if they detect him.
"Well, if you don't mind, I will take Lindsay, Holmes, and Tritton into my confidence.

They all play occasionally, and you must let me mention that you are altogether in his power; and that, unless he is detected, you will have to leave the regiment.

Mind, don't you watch him yourself.

Play even more recklessly than usual; that will make him a bit careless." "Well, there is a possibility that you are right, Bullen, and if you can but detect him, you will save me from frightful disgrace." "I will try, anyhow." Bullen sent a note to the officers he had mentioned, asking them to come to his quarters, as he particularly wished to speak to them.
In a quarter of an hour they joined him.
"Well, what is up, Bullen ?" Tritton said.