18 IN THE BIDING-SCHOOL. 



pale and weary invalid may gain flesh and color 

 with every lesson, but the bright and healthy 

 pupil, whose muscles are like iron, whose heart 

 and lungs are in perfect order, can ride for 

 hours without weariness, and double her strength 

 in a comparatively short time. 



But — Esmeralda, dear, before you go — whis- 

 per ! Why do you want to take riding lessons ? 

 Theodore asked you to go out with him next 

 Monday, and Nell said that she would lend you 

 her habit, and you thought that you would take 

 three lessons and learn to ride ? You did, eh ? 

 Three lessons ! There, go and dress, child ; 

 go and dress! 



