That weekend, Nathan, Penny, and Kylie brought Queenie to Westhill Turf Club in Channing.
All this while, Nathan valued cultural education. Although he did not require his daughter to excel in arts, music, literature, or sports, he still hoped that she had more exposure to the activities to cultivate her interests.
It was the weekend, so Nathan brought his daughter to the most famous turf club in Channing to learn how to ride horses.
Knowing that Nathan would be visiting his club, Tobias Dunn, the owner of Westhill Turf Club and Thomas Dunn's cousin, welcomed him personally with his subordinates.
He greeted Nathan warmly, "Mr. Cross, we have the best horse breeds in the country. Shall we choose a few horses of your liking at the stable over there?”
Tobias bred a lot of horses indeed!
There were fast horses trained specially for races and gentle horses for beginners to ride.
However, Nathan answered with a smile on his face, "There's no need. I've brought a horse with me."
Colin Dunne appeared with an exceptionally magnificent steed with a stunning white coat.
The horse named Marquis was owned by Jack Hughes - the leader of the Eighteen Riders of the North.
It was not uncommon for prominent members of the upper society to bring their own horses to the turf club; hence, Tobias praised, "What a magnificent horse you have, Mr. Cross!"
Standing beside Penny, Queenie was thrilled. "Papa, your white horse is so beautiful!”
Penny and Kylie were stunned by the horse that Colin Dunne brought as well.
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