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My Book of Indoor Games by Clarence Squareman
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for it in turn. Of course, the owner sells it for the highest price he
can get.

The next player then turns up his card, keeps it or sells it, and so
the game goes on until all the cards have been shown and disposed of,
and then the player who holds the highest trump either in his own hand
or among the cards he has bought, takes the pool, and there is another
deal.

Should none of the other players have a trump card in his hand, and
the turn-up card not having been purchased by another player, the
dealer takes the pool.

If any one look at his cards out of turn, he can be made to turn all
three up, so that the whole company can see them.

* * * * *

ALL FOURS

This game takes its name from the four chances or points of which it
consists, namely, "High," "Low," "Jack," and "Game." It may be played
by two or four players, but the same rules apply to each.

The four points, which have been already mentioned, count as follows:
"High," the highest trump out; the holder scores one point. "Low," the
lowest trump out; the original holder of it scores one point even if
it is taken by his adversary. "Jack," the knave of trumps; the holder
scores one point, unless it be won by his adversary, in which case
the winner scores one. "Game," the greatest number of tricks gained by
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