“You’d better see Ryan as soon as you can and tell him your side of it,” Arthur advised. “I’m pretty sure Hiltz made it up because you beat him out at the finish.”
“Groom knows I didn’t cheat,” said Gerald aggrievedly. “He just doesn’t want to say so.”
“Groom is all for the peaceful life,” answered Arthur. “Maybe, though, Bendix will get him to fess up.”
“If he doesn’t, how can I prove that Hiltz isn’t right?”
“You can’t, I suppose. And Hiltz can’t prove that you’re not right. So there you are. Run along and get your shower. I’ll wait for you and we’ll find Andy.”
The little trainer wasn’t far to seek when Gerald had dressed himself. He was in the office upstairs. Arthur stayed outside while Gerald stated his case.
“And you kept to the road, you say?” asked the trainer.
“Yes, I did, Andy; and Groom knows it, only he won’t say so.”
“Well, I’ll see him. Don’t you bother; it’ll be all right; be aisy in your mind, me bye.”
“Shall I see Mr. Bendix?” Gerald asked.