The player who comes to the game as to a solemn ritual and neither
smiles nor speaks.
The player who keeps on changing his cue and blames each one in turn
for his own ineptitude.
The player who can use his left hand as well as his right: a man to be
avoided.
The player who whistles while he plays. This is a very deadly
companion.
The player who never has a good word for his opponent's efforts.
The player who congratulates you on every stroke: a charming
antagonist.
The player who is always jolly whatever buffets he receives from
fortune.
The player who talks about every one of his strokes.
The player who swears at most of them.
The player who doubts the accuracy of your scoring. Avoid this one.
The player who hits everything too hard. This is a very exasperating
man to meet because fortune usually favours him. Either he flukes
immoderately or he does not leave well. He is usually a hearty fellow
with no sense of shame. Perhaps he says "Sorry;" but he adds, "It must
have been on."
The player who hits everything too gently: the lamb as compared with
the previous type, who is a lion. The lamb is good to play with if you
prefer winning to a real contest.
The player who groans loudly when you make a fluke.
The player who is accustomed to play on a much faster table than this.
The player who calls the game Pills.
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