"Yes."
"Mr. Bloodgood."
"Yes."
"I—I have taken an interest in—Mr. Bloodgood. I—I think he is—a rather nice young man."
"I don't admire your taste," came from Jack.
"Eh? I don't know him—very well. You understand. Met him—in the smoking-room. Sometimes I—er—play cards—for amusement. Met him that way."
"Does he play for amusement?" asked Frank.
"Oh, yes—ah—of course. That is—he—he likes—a little stake."
"I thought so."
"I—I don't mind that."