diff --git a/xwords4/linux/scripts/discon_ok2.sh b/xwords4/linux/scripts/discon_ok2.sh
index 747b6c15a..347c5a59b 100755
--- a/xwords4/linux/scripts/discon_ok2.sh
+++ b/xwords4/linux/scripts/discon_ok2.sh
@@ -495,7 +495,6 @@ while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
             ;;
         --one-per)
             ONEPER=TRUE
-            shift
             ;;
         --host)
             HOST=$(getArg $*)