A paper fell on the floor. Jerry picked it up.
"Have you seen this?" he asked.
"What is it?"
"Tattersalls' Hundred Thousand Pound Sweep on the Melbourne Cup. You ought to try your luck in it," said Jerry.
CHAPTER XII
IN SEARCH OF HORSES
"I think I'll risk a pound," said Glen laughing.
"A hundred thousand pound sweep is not bad, and the winner takes about a fourth of it," Jerry answered.
"Twenty-five thousand. That would do me all right. No occasion for more work. I'd buy a nice little property and be comfortable for the remainder of my life," said Glen.