For the first six weeks I placed minimum bets and won almost 75% of the time, an unusually high percentage. Most of the time I would collect my winnin...s in person at the assigned bar, I just had to feel the dough to know I was winning. I was feeling bulletproof as far as my betting skills were concerned. So naturally I started to up the ante, first $200 then up to $500 a bet. My winning percentage shrunk to barely half of the time, still good but starting to tread water. I still had the cash. Not enough hours in the day. Now this, this whatever it is. She patted her daughter's back and then rubbed gently."I need to talk with your father. We lost three customers today, good ones, big accounts." He took another sip.Caroline wrinkled her forehead and patted the baby's back again. "Why?" she said, still very softly, determined not to show her concern."I think I know but I'm not sure, and they refused to say." He drank down the rest of his liquor and wiped his mouth with his fingers.. Strong like an ox." Well, as strong, no, but as smart as one, maybe." Oh, shut up. Now that hurts, and how would you know that girls are softer than guys anyway?" Well, Melanie of course." Oh, yeah, I forgot. Do you two do anything when I'm not around?" A little, sometimes. Just kissing mostly." Oh, I see. Your bed?" Well, we used yours once. Melanie said something about the smell in there, it reminded her of you. And I have to say she was right."I had seen my sister and Melanie kissing on more. I was confident of my eventual success, however, and arranged for ownership papers to be sent to Zeus at the Austin address. The Texas motor vehicle computers were not as security conscious as they might have been, and they were kind enough to have overnight delivery as an option. A few clicks and my credit card took care of the fees.I haven't mentioned the credit card services I arranged for myself. It seems there are these long-unused accounts in Zürich, backed by millions and millions of.