Monte laughed hoarsely.
"Throwin' yer money away right off, eh?" he said.
The man after Frank dropped out.
Pinto Pede raised five dollars.
The fellow whose edge it was dropped his cards, but Monte came in, as did the next man and Frank.
"How men' card?" asked the Mexican.
"I'll take two," said Monte.
"Better draw to the strength o' yer hand," advised the next man. "Gimme three."
Pede looked inquiringly at Merry.