ATDTDA (2): What Lew Notices (42.29 - 38)

[Dave Monroe]

--- Tim Strzechowski <dedalus204 at comcast.net> wrote:
  
> "Shiny black little trap, three springs, brass
> fittings, bay gelding about four years old, portly
> gent in a slouch hat and a yellow duster, why?" (p.
> 42).
  
[...]
 
> "Bay" is apparently a type/breed of horse.

Gwine to run all night!
Gwine to run all day!
I'll bet my money on de bob-tail nag --
Somebody bet on de bay

http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poem/833.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camptown_Races


 
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