FIFTEEN] HAPPY ANIMALS 
whinny in such a way as to express his desires, his 
tastes, his affection, and his hatred. “It is an easy 
matter for an observant owner to learn whether his 
hired attendant treats his horse rightly; he has only 
to watch the creature’s demeanor toward the 
groom.’ Some horses will evince decided pleas- 
ure when the attendant comes about them; others 
will only tell their story by being quiet and docile. 
«One animal that I owned, while a model of gentle- 
ness when well treated, would kick and bite the 
man who used her roughly.”” The same writer tells 
us, ‘‘ Leaving a favorite pony for a year, to the care 
of other persons, she grew gaunt, and constantly 
ran down in spirits as well as flesh; but when I re- 
turned she exhibited the highest degree of pleasure, 
and at once began to fatten.”’ It is said of Gold- 
smith Maid that she cared only for Budd Doble; 
and when retired from the track, her attendants 
could approach her only with the utmost care. 
When Doble visited her, he was warned to beware 
of approaching very near; but, to the surprise of all, 
on hearing his voice, the glorious mare trotted 
across the field, and showed every manifestation 
of delight. She marshaled up her baby for his in- 
spection, permitted him to handle it, and when he 
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