"goose."

"Like the roulette wheel," said Garrick grimly, "the 'goose' is
crooked, and if I had time I could show you how it is done."

We passed by the hazard boards as too complicated for the limited
time at our disposal.

It was, however, the roulette table which seemed to interest
Garrick most, partly for the reason that most of the players
flocked about it.

The crowd around the table on the second floor was several deep,
now. Among those who were playing I noticed a new face. It was of
a tall, young man much the worse, apparently, for the supposed
good time he had had already. The game seemed to have sobered him
up a bit, for he was keen as to mind, now, although a trifle shaky
as to legs.

He glanced up momentarily from his close following of the play as
we approached.

"Hello, W.," he remarked, as he caught sight of our young
companion.

A moment later he had gone back to the game as keen as ever.

"Hello, F.," greeted Warrington. Then, aside to us, he added, "You
know they don't use names now in gambling places if they can help
it. Initials do just as well. That is Forbes, of whom I told you.