298 THROUGH STABLE AND SADDLE-ROOM. 



forget their presence, and to think of nothing but 

 the horse you are trying, and instantly check any 

 attempts on their part, whether you are riding or 

 not, to crack whips or rattle hats at the horse you 

 are inspecting. If you purchase a horse, do not 

 be disappointed when he comes home if he does not 

 look as smart and big in your stable as he did in 

 the dealer's, for it is part of a dealer's trade to make 

 his horses look their very best, and your own groom 

 will never succeed in making him look the same. 



The following list of questions and form of 

 engagement for servants may be found useful, 

 especially in a large establishment. I have copied 

 it from one in use. It contains columns for the 

 following questions, and is printed : 



