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suited the horse might go wrong, and 

 the purchaser would perhaps think the 

 former owner had disposed of him with 

 that expectation, or at least knowing 

 the probability of it, yet their social 

 relations would prevent accusation or 

 explanation. Furthermore, a difference 

 of opinion as to the price is awkward, 

 and altogether it requires more tact, 

 discretion, and liberality than most 

 people possess to make a satisfactory 

 horse-trade with a friend. 



Having decided as to whose advice 

 she will take, a woman should not be 

 influenced by the comments and criti- 

 cisms of others. If she waits until all 

 her friends approve of her choice she 

 will never buy a horse. However, by 

 listening to what the best informed of 

 them say, she may gain much instruc- 

 tion and knowledge. As a woman may 

 wish to know what points are desirable 



