since they had not managed to resist a small wager on the frame , and they were losing , and the hustler had left the only credit card behind the bar , and he appeared to be stuck in some disabled toileting mechanism , they snuck out to the marble restrooms and then , not risking the likelihood that the exit to pershing square was still locked against the local residents , ventured through the chandeliered passageway opposite the exchequer hotel , which they entered , and engaged in some checkers , no less , being waved towards the table with the invitation `` please play ! ''