Is this one gentle ?" "I don't know much about her," said Ralph, laughing, "for we have just taken possession of the place, and are only beginning to find out what animals we own, and what they are like.

This old mare seems gentle enough, though rather obstinate.

I have just brought her in out of the fields, where she has been grazing ever since the season opened." "She looks like a very good horse, indeed," said Dora, patting the tangled hair on the creature's neck.
"I brought her in," said Ralph, "thinking I might rub her down, and get her into proper trim for use.

My sister is much disappointed to find that out of our four horses, two are unbroken colts, and one is in constant use by the man.

I think if I can give her a drive, even if it is behind a jogging old mare, it will set up her spirits again." "You must let me hold her," said Dora, "while you get the halter, and then you can tie her, while we go and look for your sister.