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it disappears by a pull or two on the rope to a dust- 

 proof cupboard overhead and out of sight — thence 

 to emerge clean and fresh when wanted. This 

 " vanishing harness-room " is not only vastly eco- 

 nomical of space, but is eminently satisfactory in 

 every way, as the writer has proved by personal 

 trial. The cleaning tools, etc., all have their shelves, 

 etc., on this frame, and the " whole business " is 

 out of sight, avoiding the necessity of looking after 

 and sweeping a harness-room, and keeping in repair 

 its door, partitions, floor, window, etc. 



The harness-room thus disposed of, one comes 

 next to the stable proper, — the horse department, — 

 and the arrangements described in the chapter on 

 stabling are as suitable for him who keeps one, as 

 for the place which accommodates an hundred 

 horses. Generally in the small stables it is a part 

 of the carriage-room — or at least not separated 

 from it ; provided, of course, with a box, or at least 

 with a very wide space for stall room. As the wash- 

 stand is near the door, the faucet or pump will be 

 adjacent to it, and thus, on entering in the morning, 



