Riding Fees 



that I have ever enjoyed. All the same, how- 

 ever, the public must not run away with the idea 

 that a steeplechase jockey receives such fabulous 

 sums that he is sure to become rich in a hurry. 

 " The jingling of the guinea heals the hurts " 

 which he is bound to suffer ; and if he can save a 

 few guineas to maintain him when his wounds 

 have put him out of action, he must be thankful. 

 Many stormy careers end less peacefully. 



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