"Wouldn't you like to step into the parlour; you'll be more comfortable?" said Esther.
"No thank you, dear; it is not worth while. I thought I'd like to know which won, that's all."
"Have you much on?"
"No, five shillings altogether…. But a friend of mine stands to win a good bit. I see you've got a new dress, dear. When did you get it?"
"I've had the stuff by me some time. I only had it made up last month. Do you like it?"
Sarah answered that she thought it very pretty. But Esther could see that she was thinking of something quite different.
"The race is over now. It's run at half-past two."
"Yes, but they're never quite punctual; there may be a delay at the post."
"I see you know all about it."
"One never hears of anything else."