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keep my hands still." Richard paused. He drew his hand across his eyes, shuddering. "Milward saw the scratch. He cried out that the cards were marked! Suddenly everyone seemed to be gathered about our table-all talking! Jack had his hand on my shoulder; he and Dare were running through the pack. But all the while I could look at no one but Tracy-Andover. He seemed so sinister, so threatening, in those black clothes of his. His
Georgette Heyer The Black Moth
by Georgette Heyer
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In "The Black Moth" by Georgette Heyer, Richard experiences a moment of tension during a card game when a scratch on his hand leads to suspicion of cheating. As the atmosphere becomes charged with murmurs and accusations, excitement grows around the table, with his companions, Jack and Dare, eagerly examining the cards for evidence of foul play. Richard's focus, however, is solely on Tracy-Andover, who watches him ominously, heightening the tension of the scene.

This encounter emphasizes the weight of suspicion and the precariousness of trust within the game. Richard's emotional turmoil is evident as he grapples with fear and the unsettling presence of Tracy-Andover, suggesting deeper conflicts at play beyond the mere card game. The stark contrast between the festive camaraderie among friends and the threatening aura of Tracy creates a compelling dynamic that drives the narrative forward.

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keep my hands still." Richard paused. He drew his hand across his eyes, shuddering. "Milward saw the scratch. He cried out that the cards were marked! Suddenly everyone seemed to be gathered about our table-all talking! Jack had his hand on my shoulder; he and Dare were running through the pack. But all the while I could look at no one but Tracy-Andover. He seemed so sinister, so threatening, in those black clothes of his. His
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keep my hands still." Richard paused. He drew his hand across his eyes, shuddering. "Milward saw the scratch. He cried out that the cards were marked! Suddenly everyone seemed to be gathered about our table-all talking! Jack had his hand on my shoulder; he and Dare were running through the pack. But all the while I could look at no one but Tracy-Andover. He seemed so sinister, so threatening, in those black clothes of his. His
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