Hunter shoved me off just because I was getting the top money, and you'll see I won't be the only one.' 'I'm afraid you're right,' returned Owen.

'Did you see Rushton when you went for your money ?' 'Yes,' replied Linden.

'I hurried up as fast as I could, but Hunter was there first.

He passed me on his bike before I got half-way, so I suppose he told his tale before I came.

Anyway, when I started to speak to Mr Rushton he wouldn't listen.