"Jes' a single game—five gen'lemen."
"How long they been playin'?"
"Couple days, Ah reckon."
"How long have you been asleep?"
"Couple days, Ah reckon, boss," repeated Marcus.
"Is Mr. Steadman up there?"
"He de gen'leman they calls Mr. X?" asked Marcus with more interest.
"I think so," answered Sullivan.
"Yes, sir, he's up dere. Say, boss, what day is this?" asked Marcus. "Sunday, ain't it? We began playin' Satudy, but Ah reckon Ah done got 'fused 'bout de time."
But Sullivan did not reply. Instead he turned to Ralston and said: