Bets both ways

Usage examples of hedges.

Boat-buying was not his business, but a man named Si Hedges had telephoned him that he, Hedges, had obtained a number of first-class, small, war surplus steamships, and that he would re-sell them to Doc at a figure which would make him some money.

Tidings, the brother-in-law, recalled the favor he had done Tidings, and Hedges sounded sincere.

Yarmouth with the expectation of purchasing a quantity of boats from a man who identified himself by telephone as Si Hedges, but whom I had not previously met.

Savage wondered if the Disappointed Smith who had tried to pretend to be Si Hedges was the same individual who was doing the trans-ocean swimming.

Si Hedges, with whom I was unacquainted, offering to sell me several small ships at a nice price, and making an appointment to discuss the deal here at the hotel.

Flinch just assured me Si Hedges and Disappointed Smith were one and the same individual.

Si Hedges to buy boats, and arriving at his hotel, I found evidences of violence in his room.

Naturally I became obsessed with curiosity as to whether you and Si Hedges were actually one and the same.

Si Hedges collect any weapons the others might have, but the fraternal air between Hedges and the others discouraged the idea.

Smith threw Si Hedges on the floor against the house and fell on top of him.

They got moving, Doc carrying Mix, and Smith yanking Hedges along with them.

Savage turned to Si Hedges, who was occupying the other bunk, stretched out on his back, his hands clasped behind his head.

Doc Savage ordered ham and eggs, and Mix, Smith and Hedges nervously ordered the same thing.

Disappointed Smith, Mix Walden and Si Hedges still seated at their breakfast table.

You grab Smith, Mix and Hedges, and throw them into this basement of yours.