"Nonsense. You can stand a little more."
"Just as you say."
The game terminated in favor of the elder, and the drinks were brought.
This went on for some time. The young man was evidently affected. Finally he threw down his cue, and said;
"I won't play again."
"Why not?"
"My hand is unsteady. I have drank too much."
"I've drank as much as you, but I am all right."
"You can stand more than I. I'll settle for the drinks and games and go home."
"Shan't I see you home?" asked the elder.