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though I predict Jane will be of very little trouble ; so har- 

 ness her, and let us see. Well, how did she drive ? 



PUPIL. Admirably, considering her former habits. I 

 onfy had to stop her twice, when she took the gait you 

 specified for her to go, and retained it till I thought it 

 was time to bring her to the barn. 



PBECEPTOB. Everything is working very favorably, and 

 ought to impress upon you the value of kind treatment. 

 There are two main ideas to enforce on a horse's mind. 

 The first, that you are his superior, when he will show his 

 loyalty by never rebelling, just as one horse in a pasture 

 field is acknowledged the " boss/' till he corners the others 

 where they have to fight ; and desperation lending them 

 energy to gain the battle, the quondam monarch is deposed. 

 The second precept is, that you are his friend, taking more 

 delight in rewards than punishment, and thus bring both 

 passions to your aid fear and love. I want to see Clipper 

 harnessed. I have been making arrangements that will 

 prevent my being with you all the time as heretofore, 

 though I will be on hand frequently to notice how you 

 are getting on, and to give such directions as you may 

 need. Whenever a change of work or treatment is re- 

 quired, I will stay long enough to see and note the 

 consequences. The worst thing I feared was that Jane 

 would prove unmanageable ; her amiability has got rid 

 of that clog, and you will get along finely. 



PUPIL. My sorrow at losing your company is a mark 

 of selfishness that I hope you will overlook. Thanks to 

 your teachings, I feel a great deal more confidence in my 

 ability to manage thou I did, and while I would not have 

 you neglect your own affairs to further mine, I shall be 

 glad to have your aid and support whenever convenient. 



PEECEPTOB. There is great pleasure in assisting those 

 who anxiously strive to learn, and I have been much 

 gratified with the constant attention you Lave given. The 



