Conversation turned on the Derby and the Epsom meeting generally.
"Merry Monarch is my tip," she said. "I had it from the Baron; he fancies his horse tremendously."
"It would be a popular win," answered Alan.
"Have you heard anything?"
"The tip at the club last night was Gold Star," he said.
"The favorite?"
"A very hot favorite. I fancy he'll be even money on Wednesday. Have you known Baron Childs long?"
"Some months; I was introduced to him at Goodwood last year, in fact he was one of the house party at Colonel Buxton's."
"Very rich man, is he not?" asked Alan.
"A millionaire I believe; he is very unassuming, I like him," she said.