And her performance was wonderfully clever.

Here she comes!" The black horse, with its magnificent rider, came through the opening, and Derrick, as he caught the bridle, looked up and nodded his congratulations.

Sidcup approached also, and began to praise her; but she merely glanced at him.

Her eyes fixed themselves on Derrick, and she rested her hand on his shoulder for a moment as she slipped from her horse.

Sidcup noticed her little action, and his face darkened.