Shark Pool

The woman who had identified herself as my mother glanced at the pool table then looked back at the Shark.

"Well maybe I could play you for double or nothing, that's the term, right? I mean, it looks like a simple enough game "

The Shark paused.

"Forget it, I know this trick, debt's off, just never come back to my club."

After we were far enough away and I'd paid her, I asked if she could actually play, if he'd not 'outsmarted' us.

The fact her reply took so long and was so weak told me I'd dodged another bullet.