"Your horse is favorite, Peet," said Alan.
"He has a big chance if he can beat yours," was the reply.
"Ten pounds is a lot to give Robin Hood over seven furlongs," said Alan.
"My fellow's very well."
"So is mine."
"I'll save a monkey with you," said the bookmaker.
"All right, I'm agreeable," was Alan's reply.
Peet Craker looked at him as he walked away.
"Wonder if Robin Hood is as good as Skane thinks," he muttered. "If he beats Bittern he's a good 'un. I'll stand mine, but I'm glad we're saving a monkey."
Alan put money on freely when he fancied his horses, but he seldom bet on other people's. He backed Robin Hood to win a large sum. Having finished his business in the ring he returned to Evelyn's box with Harry Morby.