Chapter 16: Good Game

Allen belonged to the latter category. After one shot, the reds were all scattered.

Scarlett observed the balls on the table and then bent down. The thigh-high slits of her dress caused her some trouble; she was extra careful not to risk any accidental exposure.

She bent over to find a good position, and her chest almost touched the table. She bent her left arm and used her left hand to fix a position for the cue and her right hand to hold the cue on its back.

She didn’t grab the cue tightly because that would decrease the speed of the shot; she didn’t weigh down the tip of the cue either because that would shake the target of the shot.

After she thought she was perfectly ready, she squinted her eyes and struck promptly and with confidence. It was smooth and