I call that a mean way of winning, don't you, father ?" "Well, no, my dear.

It was easy to see for the last quarter of a mile that the other was making what is called 'a waiting race' of it, and was only biding his time.

There is nothing unfair in that, I fancy Delhi might have won if he had had a better jockey.

His rider never really called upon him till it was too late.

He was so thoroughly satisfied with himself and his position in the race that he was taken completely by surprise when Moonshee came suddenly up to him." "Well, I think it is very hard upon Delhi, father, after keeping ahead all the way and going so nicely.