Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04
CHAPTER xxi.


her father had set aside for that purpose
and back their mare for the Brooklyn
derby.
eve had better wait day or two
Dixon had advised. until we see the effect
the hard gallop in the handicap has had on
the little mare. She amt cleanin' up her
oats lust as well as she might; she's a bit
off her feed, but it's only natural, though;
a GALLON like that takes it out OF them
bit"
1t was the day after Cranes visit to Ring
wood that Dixon advised Allis that Luz
cretia seemed none the worse for her exer-
ton.
perhaps we'd better put the money on
right away" he said. She's sure 10 keep
well, and Wen be forced to take a much
~horter price race day
Back the stable" advised Allis, then if
anything happens Lucretia we can start
Lausanne"
The trainer laughed in good-natured de-
rision. THAT wouldn't do much good; we'd
be out of the frying pan into the hre; we
be just that much more money out, Tor
Jockey and startin' fees
IF Lausanne would only try, something
tells me he'd win contended the girl.
"And somethin' tells me he wouldn't try
yard" answered Dixon, in good humortd
opposition But l don't think it'll make
no difference in the odds We get. whether
we back the stable or Lucretia alone; they
won't take no stock in the cnestnut's pros
pects.'
So Dixon made little pilgrimage among
the pencilors. He was somewhat dismayed
and greatly astonished that thee 81 ntry
also had a somewhat rosy opinion of Luz
cretia's chances. Her good gallop in the
Brooklyn handicap had been observed by
other eyes than Cranes Ten to one was
the best offer he could get.
Dixon was demonstrating with book
a U q
Ten is the best I'll lay-Fd rather take 1t
myself; in fact, l have backed your mare
because l think she's got a great chance;
she'll be at tours race day. But I'll give
you tip-t's my game to see the owners
money on" and he winked at the trainer as
much to say, I'll feel happier about it if
were both in the same boat"
It'll be on. sure thing, if 1 can get a
decent price"
well. you go to Cherub Faust; he'll lay
. you longer odds. l put my bit on with him
at twelves. see? If | didn't know that YOU
an Porter was always on the straight I'd
thought there was somethin' dom, an
Faust was next it, stretchin the odds that
way. Hows the mare doin'-is she none
the wOrse?' Uller asked, suspicious
thought crossing his mind.
Were backin' her, an money talks" said
Dixon, with quiet assurance.
We'll Faust is wise to sOmething-he
stands in with Langdon, an l suppose they
think they've got a cinch in the Dutchman.
Yes, that must be it, he added refiectively,
they made a KILN over Diablo an likely
they got a good line on the Dutchman
through him in the trial But three-year-
old mare that runs prominent in the big
handicap as Lucretia did, will take a lot
of beatin. She's good enough for my
money"
Thanking him, Dixon found Faust. and
asked of him a quotation against Porter's
stable.
''Twelves is the best can do" answered
the Cherub.
III take fifteen to one" declared Dixon
Cant lay it; some of the talent-men as
doesn't make no mistake, is takin' twelve
to one in my book as fast as 1 open my
mouth"
II want ffteens." replied Dixon doggedly
Surely the owner is entitled to a shade the
best of it,
Whats the size of your bet?" queried the
Cherub.
IF you lay me fifteen. I'll take 1t to a
thousand"
But you want it agln the stable an
a long price,
I'm takin' it against the stable. just be-
cause it, the usual thing to couple it in the
bettin It's a million to one against Lau-
zanne's startin' If Lucretia keeps we'll
Faust gave Il little start and searched
DiXons face furtively. The trainers stolid
look treasured him, and in a most sudden
burst of generosity he said: We'll, I'll
stretch point for you, Dixon. Your boss
is up asin' frost, good and hard. I'll lay
you fifteen thousand to one agin' the stable,
tie PIN
His round fat sides heaved systematically
with suppressed merriment at the idea of
Lausanne in the Brooklyn Derby.
.They must have a pretty good opinion
of the Dutchman," Dixon thought. as he
moved away after concluding the bet. I'm
they get frisky with their money. It's
bit like I've heard about the Sultan of Tur-
key. always givin' a present to man be-
fore cutting his head OFF"
he w he hai
He even spoke of his distrust at finding
Faust laying longer odds against their
mare than the other bookmakers But l
don't see what they can do he said, re-
fiectively. studying the grass at his feet,
his brow quite wrinkled in deep thought.
1.-The mares well, and we can trust the boy
this time, ! think
YES. you can trust Redpath." affirmed
Allis, decisively. IF Faust is in with Lang
don. as you say. it just means that they're
goin on their luck. and think their colt,
the Dutchman. can't lose
at must be that" concurred the trainer,
but in a hesitatng tone that showed he
was not more than half satisfied.
you backed the stable?" queried Allis.
as an afterthought.
yes an Lauzanne1l have a chance to-
day to show whether he's worth the pencil
that wrote his name beside Lucrctia's.
You are starting him today? | had al
most forgotten that he was entered"
"Yes. itll give him fair trial-its
mile an there amt no good horses, that is,
stake horses. in the race I'll put Redpath
up on him. an you might have talk with
the by, If you like. You're on to Lausanne
notions better'n l am
Allis gave Jockey Redpath the benefit Of
her knowledge OF Lauzannes peculiarities.
I'm afraid he won't take kindly to YOU"
she said, regretfully. He's as notional as
most OF his sires line. But If he won't
try, he won't. and the more you fight him
the sulkier he'll get. l wish l could ride
him myself" she added, playfully; then
fearing that she had hurt the boys feelings
by dscounting his ability, added hastily
"Tm afraid I've spoiled Lausanne: he has
taken liking TO me, and I've learned how
to make him think he's having his own
way, when he's really doing just what 1
want him to do"
Redpath's admiration for Allis Porter was
limited TO his admiration for her as young
lady Being young and Jockey, he nat
urally had notions; and very prominent
allabsorbing notion was that he could man.
age his mount in a race much better than
most boys. Constrained to silent acquies-
cence by respect for Alis, he assured him
self mentally, that in the race his eXpe-
rfence and readiness Of judgment would
render him far better service than orders
perhaps prompted by a sentimental regard
for Lausanne.
The chestnut was a slow beginner; that