He watched everything with deep interest.
Luck continued to run against Bloodgood.

To Frank's surprise, it was plain Mr.Slush was winning.

This seemed to surprise and puzzle both the Englishman and the Frenchman.
It was hard work to draw the little man in when Hazleton or Montfort dealt.

On his own deal or that of Bloodgood, he seemed ready for anything.
"By Jove!" whispered Frank, in Diamond's ear.

"That man is not such a fool as I thought! I haven't been able to understand him at all, and I don't understand him now." At length there came a big jack-pot.