"Oh, you Polthew! Don't forget the Massachusetts!"
"Say, Polly, look out for that Manhattan bunch."
"Hi, Chalmers, you're the man. You're carrying the Luzzy's money."
"That's right, and don't you forget it."
"And you, Strong! My month's pay's on you."
"You'll lose, then; Merritt's the man."
"What's the matter with Carter? Guess you'll know there's a Kansas in the fleet."
"Stand back, please! Stand back!" cried those in charge of the course.
The line-up was quickly arranged. The starters crouched ready to dart off. Carter made a false start, and the excitement waxed furious.