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and benefit were derived from this considerate 

 method for keeping his feet cool. The flies, too, 

 refused to hold large gatherings at this refrigerated 

 spot ; and occasionally when a stinging intruder 

 was stamped irritably off, the oozy soil relieved 

 the jar which might have led to injury. 



Little was the change in Mainstay's living, not- 

 withstanding his work had for the time terminated, 

 and he possessed the privilege of taking what amount 

 of exercise in his yard he thought either proper or 

 gratifying. The daily quantity of corn was reduced 

 to two feeds ; but the allowance of hay had been 

 proportionally increased, and cold bran mashes were 

 proffered twice during the week, by way of avoiding 

 the necessity of physic. 



Such was the simple economy of Mainstay's 



" summermg. 



John Mills, 



