“Come with me,” she said, and led the way from the room.
CHAPTER X.—SETTING THE TRAP.
They found Jimmy Smith in the stable leaning over Gabriel’s stall and talking to him in low tones. The lad stepped back and lifted his cap from his head as the two girls approached.
“Are you telling Gabriel that he must win the Derby, Jimmy?” asked Shirley with a bright smile.
“Yes, Miss,” was the reply. “Gabriel and I have many talks, and he always promises me that he will win.”
“But, suppose he should lose?”
“He can’t lose,” said Jimmy decisively.
“Are you sure?” asked Shirley sharply.
Jimmy looked at her queerly.
“Why—I—yes—of course he can’t,” he stammered.