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Around the World in 80 Days

‘Oh, but we can easily buy some cards, for they are sold
on all the American trains. And as for partners, if madam
plays—‘
‘Certainly, sir,’ Aouda quickly replied; ‘I understand

whist. It is part of an English education.’
‘I myself have some pretensions to playing a good
game. Well, here are three of us, and a dummy—‘
‘As you please, sir,’ replied Phileas Fogg, heartily glad
to resume his favourite pastime even on the railway.
Passepartout was dispatched in search of the steward,
and soon returned with two packs of cards, some pins,
counters, and a shelf covered with cloth.
The game commenced. Aouda understood whist
sufficiently well, and even received some compliments on
her playing from Mr. Fogg. As for the detective, he was
simply an adept, and worthy of being matched against his
present opponent.
‘Now,’ thought Passepartout, ‘we’ve got him. He
won’t budge.’
At eleven in the morning the train had reached the
dividing ridge of the waters at Bridger Pass, seven
thousand five hundred and twenty-four feet above the
level of the sea, one of the highest points attained by the
track in crossing the Rocky Mountains. After going about

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