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"Yes, indeed, Mrs. Sevier, I'm going to play at this table. Where do I sit? Here? Perhaps you'd rather have this seat, with your back to the light, don't you know? Cut for partners? Ace low. Why, isn't that funny! I always thought the ace was the highest card of all, if you don't use a joker. And you don't in Bridge. Do you? No; I haven't played very much, but I'm quick at catching on. I always say Bridge is for those who are too old or too married to flirt. Oh, I beg your pardon, Mrs. Sevier, of course you're not either! Well, I know you've been married twice, but that isn't much nowadays. I'm perfectly sure I never shall be married at all. Of course, I'm only nineteen, but I think I look older. No? Well, one can't tell about one's looks. Mother says very few sensible men would want to marry me! But I tell her very few would be enough. Now, you needn't laugh at that, Mr. Chapman, it's quite true. Are you my partner? No? Oh, I play with Mr. Ritchie, and you play with Mrs. Sevier.
Very well, let's begin."