“Well, I only used one cue.”
“Come, young feller, no fooling! There were four played, and as you were beaten you pay for the whole. Fifteen cents more.”
“That’s straight, Ben,” said Grayson.
“But you told me it would be only five cents.”
“Don’t argue the matter or all the boys will be laughing at you.”
Ben saw that he had been deceived, but took the advice of his tricky companion.
“Now for another game!” said Grayson.
“You can count me out,” said Ben.
“What! Does it worry you so much to get beaten?” sneered his companion.
“No, but I can’t afford to play.”