"Why, I was thinking that that fellow Merriwell won."
"And I presume you were thinking how he won the last pot, eh?"
"Yes"—sullenly.
"You don't love Merriwell a great deal?"
"I should say not! I despise the fellow!"
"And you'd like to get square?"
"Wouldn't I!"
"I suppose you mean to do so?"
"If I ever get the chance—yes."
"I fancy you are aware that I am not dead stuck on Merriwell myself?"