Chapter

1 1|     coin, and the motion of the croupier's rake, much as a silent,
2 1|        sign to passers-by. ~The croupier and banker threw a ghastly
3 1|        wear gloves. If the very croupier and the waiters shuddered,
4 1|    calmly, if anxiously, at the croupier, as if he held useless subterfuges
5 1|      made Bets are closed." The croupier spread out the cards, and
6 1|       Even! red wins," said the croupier officially. A dumb sort
7 1| cartridge, of course," said the croupier, smiling after a moment'