56/81 Ride the horse home slowly, rub it down if they will allow you, and be sure to remember your manners when you leave. To trust such a child as you with so valuable a horse, and for Mr.Pryor to personally ride with you and help you, I think that was a big thing for a man like him to do." "But, mother, he's been showing me for weeks, or I couldn't have done it to-day. It was our secret to surprise you. When I get my horse, I'll be able to ride a little, as well as Mr.Laddie." "Leon, don't," said mother, gripping him tighter. |