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‘Only a part-bred ... but she does really well at ...’
Saffron never found out what Pippy did well at, because just then Mitch came up behind her and put his arm around her shoulders.
‘How’s it going Ronnie? Were you bored-stiff by the flat- work? Don’t worry, it’s not all like that. There’s sporting next, Magic’ll like that. Then we jump after lunch. I’d be out of here, if it wasn’t for the jumping.’
‘Actually Mitch, it was all right ... really. Its kind of fun having a lesson again. You get sort of lost if you’re just working by yourself. Instructors pick up things you mightn't notice. I always had lessons before we moved.’
‘Yeah, I suppose you’re right,’ he said grudgingly, and turned to leave. ‘I’ve got to go now, they want me to
design the jumping course.
Meet me at lunch won’t you?’ ‘Sure,’ she called
after him.