Complete text: hoshi studied the request but was not inclined to give in that easily . '' that place serves lousy coffee , '' snapped hoshi . beth knew she was just blustering and she knew she was lying . her voice altered slightly when she lied . hoshi would be of little use at poker . '' we can play with each other all day , you and i. i suggest we cooperate and join forces we 'd be a stronger team , '' said
beth