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@@@@@ Fenton wheeled his horse and began the race before Scarlett knew what was happeningShe was coated with dust before she caught up with him on the road, choking as she urged Comet alongside, coughing when they thundered across the bridge into town in a tieThey reined in on the green beside the castle walls"You o" me a drink," said Fenton"The devil you say! It was a tie "Then I owe you one as wellShall we have two bottles, would you prefer to break the tie by racing back?" Scarlett kicked Comet sharply and took a head startShe hear Luke laughing behind herThe race ended in the forecourt of Ballyhara Scarlett won, barelyShe grinned happily, pleased with herself, pleased w? Comet, pleased with Luke for the fun she'd hadNe touched the brim of his dusty hat with hiscrop"I'll bring the champagne for dinner," he said76'S Scarlett stared after himThe nerve of the man! Comet sidestepped skittishly, and she realized that she had let the reins go slackShe gathered them up and patted Comet's lathered neck "You're right," she said aloud"You need a cool-down and a good groomingI think I've just been tricked good and proper"What's that for?" asked CatShe watched her mother inserting the diamonds in her earlobes with fascination "For decoration," said ScarlettShe tossed her head and the diamonds swayed and sparkled beside her face"Like the Christmas tree," said CatI never thought of tha