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once dazzled the eyes of all beholders, though no 

 longer fashionable, raust not be looked upon simply 

 as " one-horse affairs," to use an American phrase, 

 being, in my opinion, infinitely preferable to a 

 brougliam, a style of vehicle which so many of the 

 young men of the present day delight in. But if 

 you do aspire to own either of these carriages, you 

 must remember that there is no medium ; it must be a 

 turn-out perfect in every respect, put together regard- 

 less of cost. Above all your horse must be handsome 

 in appearance, handy but resolute in harness, going 

 well up to the bit, but not pulling an ounce, and 

 stepping in unmistakable style. It must be under- 

 stood in driving such an animal that he must not be 

 used indiscreetly, lest you come to gi'ief, as I did on 

 one occasion, by taking liberties with a new purchase, 

 which, after half-an-hour's sharp going, began to 

 click his shoes together and show evident signs of 

 " shutting up." Complaining to the dealer of whom 

 I had purchased him, he explained that he thought 

 I wanted a horse for the park, not for work. I took 

 the rebuke in good spirit, and did not do it again ; 

 but it recalled to mind the story of Hoby, the cele- 

 brated bootmaker, who, in answer to the complaint 

 of a customer, who said that the last pair of Welling- 

 tons that were made for him did not wear satis- 

 factorily, replied, after inspecting them carefully, 

 '• Good heavens ! sir, you have been walking in 

 them." 



At length an omnibus, loaded with luggage and 

 servants in the Royal livery, followed shortly after 

 by two of the Royal carriages, containing members of 

 the household, betokened the speedy approach of 



