He shook his head.
"I do not think so," he replied.
"Mr. Chesney hopes to win three races at Epsom this week," said Eve. She spoke sharply, she thought they were having the conversation to themselves. It was evident they would soon be on a very friendly footing if sufficient opportunity offered.
"I'd love to see your horses win—and back them," said Ella, still speaking to Alan.
Eve looked at Alan, something in her expression warned him she was not in the best of tempers—why?
He spoke to her, answering Ella's remark.
"I am glad your friend will be pleased to see my horses victorious," he said.
"It would be strange if she were not, especially as she says she will back them—eh, Ella?" said Eve.
"And you? You will back them?" she asked.
"Of course; he has just given me the tips, that is what he called about," said Eve.