Let it be dollars and not guineas if you
like. Would any one else like to lay a little something? You see, I'm a
stranger here, but I wish to do what will make it interesting for any of
you who care to wager something."
A few more wagers were laid, and the civilian element began to plunge a
bit on Orme, word having passed that he was an old hand at the game,
whereas I was but a novice. Orme took some of these wagers carelessly.
"Now as to our referee, Captain," said Stevenson. "You are, as you say,
something of a stranger among us, and we wish your acquaintance were
greater, so that you might name some one who would suit you."
"I'm indifferent," said Orme politely. "Any one Mr. Cowles may name will
please me."
His conduct was handsome throughout, and his sporting attitude made him
many friends among us. I suspect some Army money went on him, quietly,
although little betting was now done in our presence.
"I see Judge Reeves, of the Supreme Court of the State, over there in a
carriage," suggested Major Williams. "I've very much a notion to go and
ask him to act as our referee."
"God bless my soul!" said Orme, "this is an extraordinary country!
What--a judge of the Supreme Court?"
Williams laughed.
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