It was passed round several times.
Then Hazleton opened it on three nines.
Bloodgood sat next.

He had two pairs, aces up, and he raised instantly.
Montfort was the next man.

He held a pair of deuces, but he saw all that had been bet, and doubled the amount! Mr.Slush hesitated a little.

He seemed ready to lay down, but finally braced up and came in, calling.
Hazleton did not accept the call.

He raised again.
Bloodgood looked at his hand and cursed under his breath.