1.   And how did he know she was holding the ace?

2.   But for now, he was playing his cards like a man holding four aces, with lots of money waiting in the pot.

3.   But Pataki may be holding an ace.

4.   But the wealthy businessman holds an ace in the machismo of Brazil that routinely excuses violence by men against women.

5.   He will sit there like a poker player holding two aces in hand and watching the pot build.

6.   The only remaining question now is, does Cayard hold an ace up his sleeve?

7.   They were holding three aces.

8.   However, Alderbrook stands four square in his way, and in speed he holds the ace over Danoli, although rain sodden ground would negate this advantage.