Parsons seemed to have a sudden idea. “Listen,” he said, “let’s have some fun with him.” “What kind of fun?” “Well, he’s a sore loser—worst I’ve ever seen.” “Me, too,” Jamison said. “He said he’s got three thousand dollars with him. Let’s take it away from him.” “What?” Jamison said, suddenly righteously indignant. “Not for keeps. We’ll take it away from him and then give it all back later.” “Take it away? But I don’t understand.” “We’ll change the matching rules when he comes back. We’ll make it odd man loses. All right, we’ll make sure that your coin and my coin always match. Nine times out
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