He rather liked the racing, though he would not bet.

The Duke lost some money, and Barker won a few hundred francs from a Russian acquaintance.

The Duke drank curacao and potass water, and Mr.Barker drank champagne, while Claudius smoked innumerable cigarettes.

There were a great many bright dresses, there was a great deal of shouting, and the congregation of the horse-cads was gathered together.
"It does not look much like Newmarket, does it ?" said the Duke.
"More like the Paris Exposition, without the exposition," said Barker.
"Do you have much racing in America ?" asked Claudius.
"Just one or two," answered Barker, "generally on wheels." "Wheels ?" "Yes.

Trotting.