The man shook his head as he replied,--

"There was not much chance, I got a fair amount of riding, but the fees

did not amount to much, it is different here to the old country, where a

jockey can earn thousands a year."

"I suppose so," said Jack.

"You are a new arrival here?"

"I am, I came out to Fremantle some months back."

"Fremantle? Then perhaps you know Mr. Tuxford--Barry Tuxford?"

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