I am sure it did not do the horse any good." "I am glad of that for your sake," said Beechnut.

"There never was a boy that grew up to be a man, that did not have his foot trod upon at some time or other by a horse.

There is no other possible way for them to learn that when a horse takes up his foot, he will put it down again wherever it happens, and if a boy's foot is under it, it will get trod upon.

There is no possible way for boys to learn that but by experiencing it.

The only difference is, that some boys take the treading light, and others get it heavy.