11/26 "My old trainer--the man who bought my racing-stud--always looks for me about now. You ought to meet him by the way. He is another speaker of cruel truths." He thrust a hand through his captain's arm as they left the saloon, and they went on deck together. Though Larpent never made any sign of resentment, yet was Saltash never wholly at his ease when he knew that he had taxed his forbearance until he had made amends. He took the trouble to make himself unusually agreeable as they settled down to their smoke. |