140 SKETCHES IN THE HUNTING FIELD. 



dering of the beast she was riding that she got hurt ; 

 and what do you think she did ? Leaned over and patted 

 the clumsy brute s neck. Leave her ? I'd ratlier have 

 given up hunting for ever. Somehow or other it's very- 

 odd I always feel bad and good at the same time when 

 I'm with her. She's the most splendid girl in the 

 world ! " 



