Because the first ball that I sunk into the basket was solid. That means I will play solids to the end of the game, and you will play stripes.

[If she wanted to play solids, he would not stand in her way. Neither would he pick off stripes either. He nodded his head at her assurances that she would be catching up, making certain to take a sip from his whiskey.]

Oh yes, I have faith. Your move, Jinx.