“He was uneasy about having a famous racehorse hidden in his stable. He had been happy to help the Baker Street Boys but couldn’t help worrying what the police would say when they found out. His horse, Betsy, stopped suddenly. “Oh my word,” Mr Gorman said. “What are you lot doing here?” All seven Baker Street Boys were waiting for him in the yard. Silver Star was looking out of the stable door, watching them with interest, wondering where he was and what on earth was going on. “We’ve come to col...lect Star,” Gertie said. “And to say thank you for havin’ him,” Queenie added politely. “What are you going to do with him now?” Mr Gorman asked. “We’re gonna take him to the races,” said Sparrow. “What, at Ally Pally?” “That’s right,” said Wiggins. Mr Gorman shook his head and pulled a long face. “They’ll never let you in,” he said. “They’ll take the horse off you and lock you up.” “Not if they don’t know who he is,” said Shiner. “Well, I suppose they’ll think he’s Black Velvet,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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