THE NICEST LITTLE HOESE IN THE WORLD. O 



'' Have yoii ridden him miicli ? " I ask. 



" Pretty well ; but some of the old ones 

 come out and take their turns, you know. One 

 I'm going to ride to-morrow is an old favourite ; 

 but I wanted you to have a good go while you 

 were down here. Fill your glass, and there are 

 the cigarettes." 



'' I'm afraid I'm taking your horse ; but I 

 took you at your word, and you told me not to 

 bring anything if I would leave it to you to 

 mount me," I remark, not feeling quite comfort- 

 able about robbing Greenwood of his treasure. 



" Quite right of you. I'm well horsed at 

 present, and am glad you are going to have the 

 new one, because you'll appreciate him. My 

 wife will go with us, and just follow over a few 

 fields on her cob, but she won't worry you " 



" My dear fellow, you know " I break in, 



but he continues. 



'' Yes, of course ; but a woman isn't always 

 a pleasant companion out hunting. She is 

 fond of going with her uncle, and he has been 

 accustomed to look after her. She likes to 

 come back early, you know, and so doesn't get 

 too far away from home. But don't you fear 

 about your little horse. The further he goes 

 the more he likes it. I don't believe you could 

 tire him ; and he'll pull at you coming home — 



