Chapter 32

"These clever fellows always are. Let 'em win, and they stuff the money into their wallet and tell you they know just when to stop, and that the time to give up playing is when you are on the right side. Soak him to-night and maybe you'll get him to-morrow. The right time to watch a weasel is the first time." Doc Morane agreed, and Li, dusting the cigar ash from his waistcoat and brushing his thin locks, went down in search of the sacrifice. Mr. Welks was talking. There seldom was a moment when he was not talking; …