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Others clamoured that the coup was ineffective. They were not going to be at the mercy of an idiot who knew nothing of the game. The hand must be dealt over again. "Jamais de la vie!" shouted the banker. "Le coup est bon!" cried the raven in authority, and the croupier's spoon hovered over the tableau. But the horse-headed Englishman clutched the two louis he had staked.
There is no need to worry your husband. I shall go and bring you a thousand pounds. You can give me the cheques later." She sat looking steadfastly ahead of her. She seemed to see her numbers spread out before her, to hear the click of the ball, the croupier's voice, the thrill of victory. "I have taken more money from you than I meant to, already, Mr. Draconmeyer," she protested.
"I will repay you." "No. Let me alone!" "Harry!" "I say no!" His mouth was drawn tight and his eyes glared sullenly as those of a stubborn child. Clearly it was impossible to get him away without making a scene, which was unthinkable. For a moment I was at a complete loss; then the croupier's voice sounded suddenly in my ear: "You are interrupting us, sir."
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