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Making the Running 



their places in the Sandown train. Naturall}^ the talk 

 was of racing — of what else should the talk be on the way 

 down ? A man may ask his friend if he has seen Harry 

 lately, where he dined last night, or discuss the best play 

 to go and see that evening ; but the chief subject of 

 discourse is, of course, the day's sport. 



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Drove Cecil to Waterloo 



' What will win the flat race ? ' the occupant of the 

 corner seat asked. 



* One of two,' his opposite neighbour replied. 



' Yes, I know that — that's very clear ; but which ? ' 

 the first speaker rejoins. ' I can't separate Port Admiral 

 and Carnation.' 



