The De Lacey Street Car Barn "Club" approved in a body and a roar.
"Good!" said Speedy. "Put on your fighting togs tomorrow and bring along any weapons, except guns, that may be handy. Anything just short of murder will be fair in handling these tough customers we'll have against us."
The card game was forgotten. The old car was a-buzz with discussion of Speedy's message and a hot reception for the attackers on the morrow.
About ten o'clock Adam Schultz, who could always be counted upon to be hungry at all hours, suggested, "Vat about the pot luck, boys? Ve'll need to eat so ve'll have our strength for tomorrow."
It was the custom of the poker players and their onlookers to bring a "pot luck" meal to their weekly meetings. Every man supplied a portion, each to his taste and that of his cronies. Packages were immediately produced from their positions at the feet of those present. Walters contributed ginger ale and other soft drinks from his delicatessen. Schultz had cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco. Le Duc offered charlotte russes. Barnett drew exclamations of pleasure as he handed out big roast beef sandwiches. There were more sandwiches from other members, pickles, sauerkraut, hot dogs and other delicacies. There was even coffee from two large thermos bottles.
The feast was spread out on the table. The occupants of the car went to it with a will. Though he was not a contributor, eats were thrust upon
