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neither the time nor the price. I have had above 

 a hundred horses in my stables during the last 

 two-and-tvi^enty years, and have not averaged a 

 loss of three pounds on each ! It is not less in- 

 structive to add, that from a horse's fault, I have 

 never broken a limb, or strained a muscle ; yet my 

 saddle has been more familiar to me than my sofa. 

 I heartily wish you the same good fortune, and 

 with the wish I take my leave. 



