He looks as if he were all ready to bolt again." "Oh, it would not do for you to drive him," I said.

"That would be extremely risky." "I might walk home," she said, "but I could not leave the horse." "Let me think a minute," said I.Then presently I asked, "Will this horse stand if he is hitched ?" "Oh yes," she answered; "I always hitch him when I make calls.

There is a big strap under the seat which goes around his neck, and then through a ring in his bit.

He has to stand--he can't get away." "Very well, then," said I; "I will tell you what I will do.

I will tie him to this tree.