Chapter VII: Part 7

Andrew Philip, Lord Hippstable, Baron Hay, is now one of the best known and most highly respected--er--men in society. He was lately presented with a massive service of plate by the Meltonshire Hunt, in acknowledgment of his valued services as master of the hounds; he is the most famous steeplechase--ah--rider of the day; and the last five Derby winners have hailed from his stable--in fact, he entered for one Derby himself, but was disqualified on purely technical grounds; and there is some talk in well-informed circles of his probable succession to the posts of President of the Jockey Club and Equerry to the Prince of Wales.

J. F. SULLIVAN.

Off to the Station

HULLOA! Who's this running?

To the TRAINS

Confound you Sir 10 minutes to wait!

J.A.S]

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