in pocket--a poor enough recompense for the sobriety and patience of these weeks of hope, while they had been nursing her for this race.

But he had not been able to afford more.

Should he 'lay it off' at the eight to one to which she had advanced?
This was his single thought while the larks sang above him, and the grassy downs smelled sweet, and the pretty filly passed, tossing her head and glowing like satin.
After all, if he lost it would not be he who paid, and to 'lay it off' would reduce his winnings to some fifteen hundred--hardly enough to purchase a dancer out and out.

Even more potent was the itch in the blood of all the Darties for a real flutter.

And turning to George he said: "She's a clipper.