Bible Class.
First Question. What price Four-Pound-the-Second, Grand National?
Instantly there was a hub-bub, from which the words "Hundred to one" came with insistent force.
"Hundred to one," said the lecturer. "Thank you, genelmen."
He proceeded to write.
Second Question. Any takers?
"Yus," said the lofty Stanley. "I'll do it in dollars—twice over."
"Thank you," said the scribe.
Third Question. What price Mocassin?
The name was received with groans.