This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897. Excerpt: ... Ferndale had not had much time in which to tell his lying version of the occurrences at Foxhall. His character was well known, and what he said had not much weight with sensible people. When Myra began to go about again she soon dispelled any unfavourable impression that might have been created. She remained silent upon the cause of her illness, and people were not rude enough to press for information when it was withheld. The respect and regard Guy Selby showed for his wife utterly silenced the gossip. There could be nothing wrong when he showed how much he believed and trusted in her. Sir Frederic and Lady Franks were the Selbys' staunch friends, and so were the Haroldsons. 'If ever a woman was infatuated with her husband, it is Mrs. Selby, ' said Lady Franks. 'And the infatuation is not all on her side, ' responded Sir Frederic. 'I don't believe a word of the lies Ferndale said about her. I'm glad Selby got rid of that man.' 'I wonder he ever tolerated him, ' said his wife. CHAPTER XXIX. SHOOTING STAR. 'No one knows how good he is, ' said Pratt. 'I have a fair idea, but the way he beat Prince Henry and Lady Maud is a caution.' This remark of the trainer's was made to a group of gentlemen who had just witnessed Shooting Stai's trial for the Cesarewitch. It consisted of Guy Selby, Sir Frederic Franks, Mr. Haroldson and his son, and William Symington. Cragg had ridden Shooting Star, and the horse had done a remarkable trial. He had given ten pounds to Prince Henry, who was weighted to give Shooting Star seven pounds in the handicap. 'You have considerably more than a stone in hand, ' said Sir Frederic; 'considering the easy way he won, nearer two stone than one.' 'What do you think of it, Cragg V asked Guy as the jockey came up. 'A wonderful trial, ' said Cragg...