"Well, old chap," he said, "I think we should suit each other.

I'll give twenty-four for him." "Say twenty-five, and you shall have him." "Twenty-four then," said my friend, in a very decided tone, "and not another sixpence--yes, or no ?" "Done," said the salesman; "and you may depend upon it there's a monstrous deal of quality in that horse, and if you want him for cab work he's a bargain." [Illustration] The money was paid on the spot, and my new master took my halter, and led me out of the fair to an inn, where he had a saddle and bridle ready.

He gave me a good feed of oats, and stood by while I ate it, talking to himself and talking to me.

Half an hour after, we were on our way to London, through pleasant lanes and country roads, until we came into the great thoroughfare, on which we traveled steadily, till in the twilight we reached the great city.

The gas lamps were already lighted; there were streets and streets crossing each other, for mile upon mile.
I thought we should never come to the end of them.