Summary

In Chapter 14, Medicine Ed told Little Spinoza that Maggie and Deucey planned to have Spinoza castrated. He told the horse he’d take his testicles and do good with them. Medicine Ed had no problem getting Two-Tie to loan him money to buy his part of Little Spinoza’s ownership when he asked. Medicine Ed lied and told Two-Tie he needed the money to go to the dentist. While they talked, Two-Tie tried to get information from Medicine Ed about Tommy Hansel. He learned the man had sold cars prior to being in horse racing. He also asked Medicine Ed how Tommy got along with Maggie. Medicine Ed told Two-Tie the two seemed to get along well. When Two-Tie pressed Medicine Ed said he believed Maggie’s fascination with Tommy and with the horses would pass. Medicine Ed felt pity for...