40 JUSTIN MORGAN 



That night Caesar climbed on the rack of True's stall 

 and dropped lightly down on the horse's back, where he 

 purred an undying affection and sorrow at his friend's 

 approaching departure. Hoping to cheer him a little, 

 the cat told many anecdotes of other stables and barns 

 which he suggested True might some time visit, but the 

 heavy sadness could not be lifted from their hearts. Gip- 

 sey gave him advice, and at midnight Master Whitman 

 came to see if all were well with his pet. At cock-crow 

 Mistress Whitman appeared with a most delicious break- 

 fast as a parting favor. 



Silas had just finished rubbing the young horse down 

 when his new owner came, bringing his own saddle and 

 bridle — and very easy and comfortable they were, too. 



When the sad partings were over. True stepped fear- 

 lessly out on his way to the broad highway of the world, 

 where he was to have so many sweet and bitter ex- 

 periences. 



