RIDING AND DRIVING 253 



by itself in which to set down the rules. I shall 

 not make such an essay, but content myself with 

 a few fundamental principles. 



The first that I shall mention may seem trifling 

 but is really of much importance. It matters not 

 so much what kind of coat a driver may wear, but 

 he must have a hat that fits so well that it will not 

 be blown off even in a gale. Many awkward hap- 

 penings have resulted from a driver's efforts to 

 secure his hat at a moment when all his attention 

 was needed by his horse or horses. He should also 

 have proper gloves. They should be loose enough 

 to enable him free use of his fingers, and indeed 

 of all of his hands, but not so loose that they will 

 slip off while he is driving. A size larger than his 

 dress gloves would, I should say, be about the 

 right thing. They should also be heavy enough to 

 prevent the reins from hurting his hands. Dog- 

 skin is probably the best material. 



Then he should, even in a runabout, be, at 

 least, above his horse. This is regulated by a 

 driver's cushion with a slant, the back being 

 about three inches above the front. His feet 

 should not be sprawled out against the dash- 



