The pool was made up, the cards were dealt, and the game continued. The nine of Hearts was the “turn-up” card.
“Pass,” said Lichfield.
“Then I order you up,” said the digger.
The burly Garsett drew a card from his “hand,” placed it under the pack, and said, “Go ahead. Hearts are trumps.”
The gentleman with the gold tooth played the King of Hearts, the digger a small trump, and Garsett his turn-up card.
“Ace of Spades,” said Lichfield, playing that card.
“Trump,” said the digger, as he put down the Queen of Hearts.
“Ace of trumps!” exclaimed Garsett, and took the trick.
“’Strewth!” cried the man from the “bush.” “But let’s see your next.”
“You haven’t a hope,” said the big gambler. “Two to one in notes we euchre you.”