Chapter 43

He bought Park Place as soon as he landed on it, and Boardwalk, as well as Pacific, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania Avenues, enabling himself to build houses and hotels on those choice properties.

On the other hand, I was able to monopolize the railroads, the Electric Company, and Water Works.

“Are these dice loaded?”

“Quinn! I’m cut to the quick.”

“Yeah, I’ll bet. You didn’t answer me, though. Are they loaded? No one can roll boxcars six times in a row.”

“No one who isn’t me. Here.” I tossed the dice across to him. “Check them out for yourself.”

Bastard actually studied them, turning them over and over carefully.

“I don’t get it.”

“You will later.” I waggled my eyebrows at him. “Never mind. If you’re satisfied the dice aren’t loaded?” He nodded. “Good. It’s your turn now anyway.”

We played to a draw and then decided to break for a late lunch.

“How do heroes grab you?”