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animals as would be likely to increase their respective 

 bank balances, supposing such a pleasant possession 

 to exist. 



The said dialogue was conducted in words to the 

 following effect : 



No. I. " What'll win this hunters' flat race ? '* 



No, 2. ** Depends on what runs. It would be a 

 good thing for Weasel with a good man up." 



No, I. "Who rides.?" 



No, 2. " Oh, the owner, I suppose. He is a 

 rotten jockey and can't ride for nuts." 



Here another occupant of the carriage — one well 

 acquainted with my personality — tipped me a knowing 

 wink and butted in. I will call him No. 3. 



No, 3. " Excuse me, sir, but is it not a fact that 

 Weasel's owner has ridden him in all his races since 

 the horse became his property and has now scored 

 seven wins in succession ? " 



No, 2. " Oh, very likely, but that's because the 

 horse is a flyer and had a stone in hand every time. 

 * Cockie ' always looks more like falling off than 

 winning. He is the hossiest man on foot and the 

 footiest man on a horse I ever struck." 



No, 3. "I suppose you know him personally ? " 

 (With another wink at me.) 



No, 2. " Know him } I should just think I did ! 

 He is not a bad sort and we are the best of pals, but 

 that does not alter my opinion about his riding. Now, 

 if he would put Teddy Wilson up, I would have my 



