In New York one of his wealthy friends had given him free use of his stables: so Warrington rode, at home and abroad.

His income, ranging from twenty to thirty thousand the year, gave him that financial independence which neither the clerk nor the millionaire knew or understood.

In the phraseology of the day, he carried his business under his hat: in other words, he had no business cares or responsibilities whatever.
Warrington made it a rule to saddle and bridle his own horses; grooms become careless.

One or two men of his acquaintance had gone to their death for the want of care and a firm buckle.

Besides, he enjoyed the work, and it accustomed the horses to his touch.