He arrived at Trent Park late in the evening, and at once went to The Forest where Eve Berkeley anxiously awaited him. Bernard Hallam and Ella were there but discreetly kept out of the way until they met. Alan was bronzed and looked fit; Eve was proud of him. They had much to talk over, and for an hour were left to themselves. No mention was made of their marriage; it was understood it was to take place as soon as possible. When Bernard Hallam and Alan were alone the matches between their horses were the subject of conversation. "You've not seen 'em," said Bernard, alluding to Rainstorm and Southerly Buster. "You'll be a bit surprised. I shall give you a good run; it will probably result in winning one each." Alan smiled; he had frequently heard from his trainer and was confident of success. "Skane tells me your horses are better than he expected, but he thinks I shall win," he said. "And my man Wrench says I shall," was the reply. "There's a lot of interest in them, and the wagering will be close," said Alan. "The odds will probably be on your horses; that's only natural. Would you care to have a wager as well as the stake?" "I'm agreeable if you wish," said Alan. "Then suppose we say an even five hundred on each race?" said Hallam. "That will suit me," was Alan's reply. Ella greeted Alan without any embarrassment. She had at first been touched by his attention to her, but directly she was certain he and Eve were in love she relinquished any hopes she might have had. Alan did not conceal his pleasure at meeting her, and Eve felt a slight touch of jealousy which she quickly banished as a foolish fancy. They were good friends, why should she not be pleased it was so? They went to Newmarket by motor early in the morning and drove direct to the course. Alan was anxious to see the four horses; they were in the paddock, although The Duke and Southerly Buster were only due to run the mile that day. The Australians attracted a crowd and pleased the public; they were a good-looking pair, Rainstorm being the favorite. Alan was much impressed. He recognized his horses would have to be at their best to beat them; this Fred Skane assured him was the case. He went to look at The Duke and Bandmaster, and his hopes of winning rose. They were in splendid trim; the trainer had taken a lot of trouble with them. Eve was naturally anxious for Alan to win. Ella was quite convinced her father's horses would put up a good race; she had a couple of small wagers on with her friends.