"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."