One may ascend by a broad stairway to the upper rooms where the stakes are higher and all table attendants, with the exception of the croupier, are attractive girls. Small alcoves open directly upon the upper rooms so that opium smokers may watch the gambling.
As the night passes and crowds thin out, playing is confined to fewer tables but proceeds all night at some. The estimated income of this house runs into five figures daily which is easily believed from the number of people which fills the rooms for sixteen hours every day. gohae Committed if
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