"I heard him say something to that other sneak which I couldn't just catch, but it started Tip laughing like everything.

He slapped a hand down on his knee, and went on to say: Fine, Nick, finer than silk! I bet you he'll be as mad as hops if he finds himself caught in such a trap, and loses the race.

You can depend on me every time.

My affair comes off right in the start, and I can easy get out there on my wheel long before the first runner heaves in sight.

I'll coach Pete Dudley in his part, just as you were saying.