Luke started the betting at ten, and while everyone met it, no one raised. Cards were exchanged and the heavy betting commenced. At thirty, June dropped out, at thirty-five, Aelissm and Pat called it quits, leaving Ben and Luke to fight it out. Ben called at seventy.
“Full house,” Luke said, displaying his hand. “A triad of aces and a pair of twos.”
“Two pair, queen high,” Ben replied. “Good hand.”
Ant squealed and clapped his hands.
“Wuke won! Wuke won!” he chanted.
The night continued on with Luke winning the majority of the hands. When he did lose, he didn’t lose much. Ben was the first one out. June was next, then Pat. It was a while before Luke finally beat Aelissm in one big pot. By that time, both Ant and Iris were sound asleep, and it was edging toward early morning.
“Well, w
