Instantly she thought of something to say.
"Herbert," she remarked, not too earnestly, "I think we shall be putting our friends to a great inconvenience by borrowing the gig.

You will never be able to find the right harness and put it on so that there will not be an accident on the road, and Mr.Haverley or the man will have to be sent for.

And, besides, there will be the trouble of getting the gig back again.

Now, don't you think it will be a great deal better for you to put that saddle on the horse, and ride him home, and then send the carriage for me?
That would be very simple, and no trouble at all." Mr.Bannister turned his admiring eyes upon his sister.
"I declare, Dora," he said, "that is a good practical suggestion.

If Miss Haverley will allow me, I will borrow the saddle and the bridle and ride home; I shall like that." "Of course you are welcome to the saddle, if you wish it," said Miriam; "but you need not send for your sister.