They sang, they played, they had a game at whist, and everything that happened was in some subtle, secret way, a vehicle for Hyde's love to express itself.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
With the exception of two elderly women at one of the whist tables, there were only men in the room; and as they were all busily engaged in playing, or watching the play, nobody noticed the arrival of the party in plaid trousers.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
Beyond the piano was a card-table, at which four persons were playing the inevitable whist.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock