Avery and MacPherson drew three.
"I opened," said Rothman, "and I'll bet five blue chips."
"See you and raise you a blue," Neill said.
"I'll string along," said Avery.
MacPherson threw his hand in. "I'll let you guys fight it out."
They all looked at Rothman, who was studying his cards.
"I'll see you," he began, and paused. Then he shoved all of his chips into the pot. "I'll see you and raise you a hundred blue chips."
"Damn it Rothman!" MacPherson protested. "I know we agreed on no limit, but if you go on playing like this, you'll lose more than you can afford."
"I've already lost everything," said Rothman, "and so have you. Don't you know what time it is? In a few minutes, none of you will be around to try to collect. What time is it now?"