Oh, no! Short may complain, but if Codlin grumbles by so much as a word--oh dear, down with him, down with him directly.

It isn't his place to grumble.

That's quite out of the question.' 'Codlin an't without his usefulness,' observed Short with an arch look, 'but he don't always keep his eyes open.

He falls asleep sometimes, you know.

Remember them last races, Tommy.' 'Will you never leave off aggravating a man ?' said Codlin.