Bjornson laughed as he burned a card and laid down the flop: two black 10s and the nine of diamonds.
“Ooh! Start of something big here!” exclaimed Fairbairn.
“We shall see,” said Colonel Larkin. “20 is the opening bid.”
“Call, intoned Fairbairn. Bjornson did so as well. Sister Helena peeked at her hole cards and sat for a long time and thought.
“Is she praying?” asked Colonel Larkin.
“Hush, Colonel! Let the lass think!” replied Fairbairn. Sister Helena gave a “thank you” nod to the Scot, then after a few moments she made her move.
“Your 20 and 20 more,” said Sister Helena.
“Call,” said Colonel Larkin. Bjornson burned another card and placed the turn down on the table: the Jack of clubs.