He felt just right for being outside and doing something.
On such occasions, his money went also.

He knew of several poker rooms down town.

A few acquaintances he had in downtown resorts and about the City Hall.

It was a change to see them and exchange a few friendly commonplaces.
He had once been accustomed to hold a pretty fair hand at poker.

Many a friendly game had netted him a hundred dollars or more at the time when that sum was merely sauce to the dish of the game-not the all in all.
Now, he thought of playing.
"I might win a couple of hundred.