CHAPTER V. 

 The Roadster 



WE do not all fancy the heavy harness, 

 or the ride and drive horse, and there 

 is an ever increasing contingent which prefers 

 the typical American road-horse : the animal which 

 can " step away " at a pace from " pretty good '" to 

 very fast, serving also, as ably, at various family 

 duties. Such owners generally keep among their 

 equine accoutrements a light wagon and harness, 

 so that, when time allows a little leisure, they may 

 disport themselves along the public roads, or upon 

 the local race-track, " seeking whom they may 

 devour " among their acquaintances, and bidding 

 defiance to all similarly equipped. There is no out- 

 door amusement, bar croquet and golf, at which all 

 ages may so equally meet in competition, and the 

 wholesome excitement and fresh air, thus provided 



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