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Donning edition published 1985
Ace edition / July 1987
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Copyright © 1985 by Robert L. Asprin.
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Chapter One:
"The difference between an inside straight and a
blamed fool is callin' the last bet!"
чB. MAVERICK
"CALL!"
"Bump."
"Bump again."
"Who're you trying to kid? You got elf-high noth-
