The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-02-13
i FAMOUS STORY.
The Horse swappsrs as Depicted
in Georgia Scenes.
HOW BLOSSOM WAS FOOLED
When He Swapped Bullet and
Gave Three Dollars 70 Boot
for kno+her, Ki', the
Glitter

In the Georgia Scenes" is the typi-
osl picture Of horse swapping in the
olden days, which nay prove interest
g to the present generation.
1t is the story Of how Yellow Bios
som bantercd Peter Ketch and was
properly csught. Yellow Blossom be,
lieved that he was just "leetle bit" Of
tie best man at horse swap that "e7er
tfodi in shoe leather" After describ-
irg Bullet, Blossoms horse, and Kit,
TIE "critter" owned by Peter Ketch, at
some length, the story proceeds as fol-
lows:
i tell you, man." proceeded Yellow
Blossom, ''he is the best live hors that
ever trod the grit Of Georgia Bob Smart
knows the hcrse. Come here, BIB,
sid mount this horse aud show Bullets
notions" Here Bullet bristled up
and looked as if he hsd been hunting
Bob all dsy long ard had just found
lin. Bob spraog on his back. "Boo-
oc-oo!' said Bob with fdttering noise
Of the lips, and aSay went Bullet
SIS if in quarter race with a)l his beau
les spread in handsome style
"Nov fetch him back, said Blossom
Bullet turned and came in pretty much
as he went out.
Now, trot him BY" Bullet reduc.
ID his tail to customary, sidled to the
r:ght and left fairly, aud exhibited a
least three varieties Of trot in the short
spsce Of fifty yards.
Make him pace. Bob commenced
twitchipg the bride, and kicking at tie
ssme time These inconsistent move
nents obviously and ost Daturs ly
6iscoucerted Bullet, for it was inpossi
BE for him to learn from the method 4
whether he was to proceed or stand
sOll. He started to trot and was tod
hst wouldn't DO. He attempted 6 can.
ter, and was checked sgain he stop
pei and was urged to go on. Bullet
cow rushed into the vide field Of ez
nerinent, ard struck out on gal, Of
MS own that completely turned the
!ab'es on his rider ana certainly de-
served patent. It seemed to have de-
rived its elements from the jig, the
minuet and the cotillion. If it was not
pace in it, no man would ven
20 call it anything else; so it passed of
10 the satisfaction of the owner.
Walk h:mp Bullet was now at
| home again. and he walked as If money
was staked on him.
The stranger whose rane / after
Ssrds learned was Peter Ketch, having
examined Bullet to his hearts content,
ordered his son Neddy to 60 snd bring
up Kit. Neddy soon appeared upon
Kit well formed sorrel of the middle
-iza, and in good order. His tout
ensembles threw Bullet entirely in the
shade, though glance was sufficient to
satisfy any one that Bullet had the
decided advantage Of him in point Of
intellect
After few bantcrs, Peter ketch is
quoted:
''Neddy take couple Of sticks and
5eas on that hogshead at Kit's tail. "
Ned made tremendous rsttliug at
which Bullet took fright, broke his
orldle and dashed eff in grand style, and
could have stopped all further negotia
;iors By going home in disgust had not
s,ravsler arrested him and brought him
back; but Kit did not move.
Il tell you, gentlemen" continued
Peter, hes the scariest horse you ever
aw. He amt SIS gentle as Bullet, but
he won't DO any harm If sou watch him.
Shall I put him in cart, gig or wagon
ior you, stranger? He will cut the same
caper there be does here. Hes mon
strous mem horse.
During sll this time Blossom vas ex
aniniDg him with the incest scruting
Having examining his frame and limbs
he DOW looked at his eyes.
Hes set a curious look out Of his
eyes" said Blossom.
"Oh yes sir" said Peter, Gust as
bind bss. Blind horses always have
clear eyes. Make motion at his eyes
ii you please, sir. -
Blossom did so, ard Kit threw up
his head, rather as if something prickeo
MIN under the chin than as if fearing
blow. Blossom repeated the expert
nent, and Kit jerked back is consider
able astonishment.
''Stone blind, you see, gentlemen, ="
proceeded Peter, "but she's just as
good to travel Of dark night as if she
had eyes"
Blame your buttons" said Bios
sem, if | like them eyes.
NO." said Peter, NOR I either. Id
rather have them made Of diamonds,
but they'll do-if they don't show as
much white as Bullets.
Well, said Blossom, make 8 pass
at me-"
No said Peter, you made the ban
ter; row make your pass.
Well, I'm never afraid to price my
horse You must give me S25 to boot !"
"Oi certsinly, say $50 and my sad
Gle and bride in. here Neddy, ny SOP,
take daddy's horse"
Well, said Blossom, I've made
NY pass, now make yours.
Il am for short talk ia horse swap
ard therefore always tell gentleman at
orc VIA: I mean to do. Tos must
give me $40"
Blossom swcre absolutely, roupdly
and profanely that he never weuld 7ivc
beet.
Well" said Peter, II didn't care
about trading; but you cut such high
shines, that l thought I'd like to back
you out, and I've doneit. Gentlemen,
you see I've brought him to hack
Come old man" said Blossom,
I've been joking with you. / begin
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