human
He's bragged ever since he was a boy,
gpt
I always had something to brag about, didn't I?
human
I don't know, objected the solemn-faced Courtney.
gpt
I stung you for half a million on that hotel transaction. Give me an ace, Joe.
human
Never! snapped Morton Washer, picking up his cards as they fell.
gpt
It was Johnny Gamble did that. I open this pot right under the guns for the size of it and an extra sky-blue for luck. None of you old spavins was ever able to get me single-handed. A young fellow like Johnny Gamble--that's different. It's his turn. You fellows are all afraid of my threes.
human
The others might be, so I'll just help them stay out, stated Courtney kindly as he doubled Washer's bet.
gpt
By the way, speaking of Johnny Gamble, he was very anxious to get you fellows out here to-day. Now I want to give you some solemn advice, Colonel; you'd better keep away from this pot.
human
Bless my soul, I have a rotten hand! confessed Colonel Bouncer, puffing his cheeks.
gpt
But you old bluffers can't drive me out of any place; so I'll trail. And he measured up to Courtney's stack.
human
What's Gamble's scheme, Ben?
gpt
I'll have to let Johnny tell you that himself, responded Courtney as Johnny entered.
human
Coming into this scramble, Joe?
gpt
I'm a cautious man, hesitated Close, inspecting the faces of his companions with calm interest.
human
I don't think you or Mort have second cousins among your pasteboards, but the colonel is concealing his feelings too carefully.
gpt
You're most unprofessional to say so, growled the colonel.
human
I suppose you won't see that raise, Mort?
gpt
I'm not much interested, returned Washer indifferently,
human
And he did so with beautiful carelessness.
gpt
On general principles I'm very favorable to any enterprise Johnny Gamble offers. Isn't that so, Johnny?
human
I hope so,