“I have always been interested in the Melburne Estate,” Clarinda answered, “and I could not help comparing the improvements that we were making every year with the unchanging conditions at Melburne. Uncle Roderick and I often thought that your management was just a trifle old-fashioned.”
“Well, you have most certainly given me something to think about,” he replied sharply. “Anything else?”
“You may not – like this – idea,” Clarinda faltered, “but I heard last year and the year before that all the races you won were either at Epsom or at Ascot. Have you ever thought that instead of keeping your horses at Newmarket, which is far further from London than Melburne, it would be more convenient and far cheaper for you to train at home? Besides, now you have Dingle’s Ride you have a perfect gal
