A pool is like a declaration of war against the world; the pool itself would tell you so.

And speaking of the pool, you understand that the eight are bound together like a fagot.

You can't break one without breaking all; if Storri fall, Mr.Harley, Senator Hanway, and the others fall." Richard could not forbear a smile as he recalled how Mrs.Hanway-Harley had said that her only objection to him was his lack of riches, and how, should his fortune one day mend and measure up with Mr.Harley's, Dorothy and he might wed.

The peculiar humor of those possibilities which the situation offered began to address itself to Richard.

Was not here a chance to remove Mrs.Hanway-Harley's objection?
"Since they are open game," said Richard, "I see no reason why the whole octagonal combination should not be wiped out.