204 OBSERVATIONS OF A RANCHWOMAN 



call by the ineffably foolish and inappropriate 

 name of * trap.' The appointments of the 

 whole outfit are perfect, 'i.e., perfect as 

 regards imitation, even to the imported 

 groom sitting erect with folded arms. The 

 horse, whose chief recommendation appears 

 to be that he can almost knock his nose 

 with his knees, frets on a stiff curb-bit, and 

 labours under the weight of the compli- 

 cated English harness, with its endless 

 straps, buckles, and chains. Furthermore, 

 he is sorely tormented by the great American 

 fly, senseless and cruel Fashion having 

 ordained that he shall be docked of his one 

 weapon of defence. His anxious owner, 

 perched high on the driving-seat, sticks his 

 elbows out at the correct angles, and handles 

 the reins in what he has been assured is the 

 latest English style. So far, so good, in 

 the English manner. Now let us see the 

 American manner : 



Here he comes, with a swish of light 

 wheels and a patter of light hoofs the 

 American roadster. Behind him one of 

 those airy vehicles which for comfort as well 

 as speed have surely never yet been touched. 



