'Good evening gentlemen,' he said.
'Good evening Captain Rogers.' Turnbull gave a low bow. 'I have not seen you in here before.'
'I've never been before,' George said. 'Do I know you, sir?'
'I am William Turnbull.'
'You know me, George,' Gibbie said with a smile.
'I certainly do,' George said and, bless him, added. 'And I know your lady wife. I'm surprised that you're inclined to the cards so soon after your wedding.'
Gibbie's grin was so innocent I wondered if he knew what he was doing. 'Oh, once the inclination bites, Captain, one must follow. I'm sure you feel the same. Anyway, I have the chance of increasing my slim fortune.'
George smiled. 'Not at my expense, I hope.'
'Are we playing cards or having a social gathering?' McAra tapped his fingers on the table.
Charon waited unt
