When he came back, she was sitting idle in her place, restless and excited, but still full of confidence.
"I am a little to the good," she told him, "but I have left off for a few minutes.

The very low numbers are turning up and they are no use to me." "Come and have that sandwich," he begged.

"You really ought to take something." "The place shall be kept for madame," the croupier whispered.

"I shall be here for another two hours." She nodded and rose.

They made their way out of the Rooms and down into the restaurant on the ground-floor.