Last week we found von Osler telling Rand Hart why he was so interested in the professional poker player. This was part of the conversation:
“I have no notoriety, if that is what you mean.”
Von Osler looked at Hart. “Precisely. That is what I mean. And you are skilled, creative, and lucky. You are exactly the person I was looking for. In point of fact, we’ve been watching you for some time.”
“Really?” The question dripped of sarcasm.
The question is, of course, why has von Osler invested so much time into learning about Hart. Was it all for just this one mission? Perhaps. Von Osler, though, has other things on his mind. Here is today’s snippet:
Von Osler nodded. “So, Herr Hart, if the airfare is going to be an issue, I will add another three thousand deutsche marks to cover tickets and expenses. Will you accept my little delivery job?”
“If I don’t?”
“I have a person who will make the delivery. But…” Von Osler shrugged. “He is not as skilled, creative, or lucky as you are. With you…? Let us say it is like having four jacks instead of four eights.”
To be continued!
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And what does Hart say? 🙂
Hart seems a smart sort and knows they need him. My guess is he’ll ask for 6,000 extra and von Osler will gladly pay 😉
If you have to have it… My dad always said, “Be able to walk away from the deal.”