But James had no idea of playing off now, and he played a better game, as he was well able to do.

The result was that Mark was beaten by three points.
He looked quite crestfallen.
"I had better shows than you," said James.

"I couldn't do it once in five times.

Will you play again ?" Mark agreed to it with some hesitation, and he was again beaten.
"You had luck against you.

Another day you will succeed better.