Finally they drew Charlie Jingle into the circle at ring-center. Had he had any doubts that Tanker would win?
"Never!"
Did he know that Tanker was faking toward the last? Certainly, came the laughing reply.
How much money had he bet on his fighter?
Ten thousand dollars, came the uproarious reply, and Tanker Bell bellowed, "He's a liar! He never bet a thing!"
The Press was astonished.
The Officials perked up their suspicious noses.
What did Tanker Bell mean?
"Ask him!" accused the glaring Tanker.
Did Charlie Jingle have the bet ticket with him? After all, Mister Jingle—news.