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become visible again, and Fisherman is seen to be nearly 

 a couple of lengths to the good. 



* Yes, but the other's with him — it's right enough ! ' 

 mutters Upton, in a tone not altogether free from a 

 shade of anxiety. 



Fisherman is over first 



-' Hawke's playing with him ! ' is Leigh's explanation. 

 ^ It's a thousand to one. Look, he's closing up now ! ' 

 The mare was, perhaps, getting a bit nearer to the 



