"By the way, speaking of Johnny Gamble, he was very anxious to get you fellows out here to-day.

Now I want to give you some solemn advice, Colonel; you'd better keep away from this pot." "Bless my soul, I have a rotten hand!" confessed Colonel Bouncer, puffing his cheeks.

"But you old bluffers can't drive me out of any place; so I'll trail." And he measured up to Courtney's stack.

"What's Gamble's scheme, Ben ?" "I'll have to let Johnny tell you that himself," responded Courtney as Johnny entered.

"Coming into this scramble, Joe ?" "I'm a cautious man," hesitated Close, inspecting the faces of his companions with calm interest.