The races! Hush, my dear Mardon, my girls——

Sir Tristram.

Girls! May I trot ’em into the paddock to-morrow?

The Dean.

Thank you, no.

Sir Tristram.

Think it over. You’ve seen the list of Starters for the Durnstone Handicap——?

The Dean.

No, I haven’t.

Sir Tristram.