human
I allus like to play th' other fellow's game, Bill observed.
gpt
If he plays fast _I_ like to play fast; if he plays 'em close, _I_ like to play 'em close; if he plays reckless, _I_ like to play reckless; if he plays 'em with flourishes, _I_ like to play 'em with flourishes. I'm not what you might call original. I'm a imitator. He slowly reached out his hand, held it poised over the deck, changed his mind and withdrew it.
human
Reckon I'll not cut this time. They're good as they are. I like yore dealin'.
gpt
I'm not very bright, he remarked as he glanced at his hand,
human
Nothin', only to show that I'm so polite I allus let th' other feller set th' pace, smiled Bill.
gpt
As he plays, I play. He picked up the cards, squared them into exact alignment and slid them from the table and close against his vest, where a deft touch spread them for a quick glance at the pips.
human
They look good; but, I wonder? he muttered.
gpt
Reckon that's best, after all. Gimme two cards when you get time.
human
I find I'm gettin' tired, growled Bill,
gpt
If yo're lookin' for action mebby you feel like takin' off th' hobbles,
human
Hobbles, saddles an' anythin' else you can think of, nodded Bill.
gpt
Do we start now?
human
Didn't get what I was lookin' for, he grinned into the set face across from him.
gpt
Got to have 'em before I can play 'em.
human
My fingers must be gettin' all thumbs,