The Toymaker Page #3

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First, you need to pick the

right opponent to bluff against.

You don't want to bluff against a man

who will not lay down his hand,

even when he knows you have him beat.

Bluffing on a hand which

has a small chance of success

is much easier to do.

Next, you need to determine

the size of your bet.

Now ideally, you want to bet

the least amount necessary

to get your opponent to fold.

However, and this is most important,

you never want to bluff against a man

who knows when you are bluffing.

See your hand.

If your opponent can read your signals

you will lose.

The truth is, novice players

fall into the trap of

bluffing far too often.

I would suggest as a new player,

avoiding the temptation to bluff at all.

It is best to play a straight hand,

and let fate decide your outcome.

What do you think, Christophe?

I'm sure you're a very formidable opponent

at the poker table, Colonel.

Your parents are going to show me

the rest of the house now.

Before they do,

is there anything you'd

like to share with me?

What about?

Have you seen any house-guests

over the last few days?

Yes.

Who?

My friend Sandra was here last week.

How nice.

Well, we will leave you

in peace for the moment.

Thank you for allowing us to see your room.

Christophe.

Ah, your bedroom?

Yes.

May I?

Of course.

This is a magnificent house.

Thank you.

You're a very rich man, Christophe.

- I'm afraid not.

- Oh, but you are.

Every day you are

surrounded by such beauty.

This is to be treasured.

The beauty of nature,

of your wife and daughter.

And this house.

This makes you a very rich man in my book.

I suppose you're right.

(RUMBLING)

It is a shame.

You are also a very foolish man.

A fool is a man who does

not know how to fold,

even when he knows you have him beat.

But you knew that already.

COLONEL:
They say a fool is not

merely a man who does foolish things.

Please...

(WHIMPERING)

(PANTING)

Ahh.

They say in a man's last moments

we find out who he really is.

Unfortunately, we must now

find out who you really are.

Kill them both.

(GLASS SHATTERING)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

We're closed. Please

come back in the morning.

ESTHER:
No, please,

please I have to come in!

Please, let me in!

(ESTHER SOBBING)

(SPUTTERING)

What has happened to you?

My dear child.

What is your name?

- Esther.

- Esther?

Just stay still.

Don't move.

I have to phone up, I will call for help.

No, it's too late.

This book, the Nazis are looking for it.

It's...

No.

No.

Dear God.

GEBHARDT:
Anyone who gives shelter

to a fugitive by the name of Esther Muller

may be considered an enemy of the Fuehrer.

Those...

...who conceal information

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