Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-04
CHAPTER XII.
DIR. Gardner Again Mounts His Hobby


one morning to see DR.. Gardner.
There is fine colt over at Leon
ards" he said. Il think he will make
a splendid animal. l wish you would
take a look at him for me. If you
think well of him, l would like to
buy him"
A week later, DR.. Gardner having
seen the colt, they went together to
conclude the bargain
lis Mr.. Leonard at homer" inquir-
ed Mr.. Hubbard of a boy who was
standing in the yard.
Hes about home" replied the
boy with some hesitation. Il think
he is up by the barn. Shall | call
him?"
1--WE will go up there" said Mr.
Hubbard, our business is there"
AS they went on they heard strange
sounds as of conflict. The scurrying
tramp of a horse, the hiss of a lash,
the angry voice of man, were all
distinctly audible. They turned a
corner and the conflict became WISH
BILE. A horse chained to a post was
dashing wildly from side to side, try
ing to escape the singing cuts of a
heavy whip held by Mr.. Leonard.
Mr. Hubbard halted, but DR.. Gard
ner walked on.
Good morning, Mr.. Leonard, he
said.
Mr.. leonard did not return the sal
utation. He kept on swearing, but he
was obliged to desist from the other
part of his occupation, for the doctor
now stood in such position near the
horse that he would have been quite
likely to come in for a share of the
blows intended for the latter.
THAT horse is perfect little
fiend," said Leonard.
is he? Why don't you get rid of
him. asked the doctor calmly.
I'm thinking of it, but l keep him
along, because there lot of go in
him."
Have you had him long?"
"A few months. He was warranted
sound and gentle, but he has proved
tricky and treacherous."
He hardly looks it," said the doc
tor, who had drawn nearer and eau
tiuosly laid his hand upon the excited
creature.
He has always kicked, and this
morning he bit me-"
bad" said the doctor. 81
don't like a biting horse"
NO, indeed, but he's got a lesson.
I'll whip it out of him"
Unfortunately whipping does not
cure them of such tricks" remarked
the doctor.
Mr.. Leonard looked at him. He had
not quite understood. He was not
sure whether the doctor had said
fortunately or unfortunately.
us he about seven or eight years
old" asked the doctor,
About that"
Mr.. Hibbard now came forward
1--WE wish to decide about the colt;
can we see him this morning, he
said.
Eyes; he is in the field below here
Shall l have him brought up?"
Suppose we go down there and
see him first"
DR.. Gardner had all the time been
gently stroking and soothing the horse
and now he stood quietly beside him
but as Mr.. Leonard passed him on the
way to the field, he began to dance
around and to show signs of fear
The doctor, with a gentle word and
parting pat, went with the others.
The colt was indeed a fine one,
sound and perfect, coal black every
where, save for a white star in his
forehead. He promised to be quite
satisfactory, and Mr.. Hubbard de-
cided to buy him.
when shall you want him?" ask
ed Mr.. Leonard.
q will take him today, If it is
convenient for you" replied Mr.. Hib-
bard.
Today! Why he has never had a
bit in his mouth said Mr.. Leonard
with surprise in his tone.
Hes got to be broken"
Il understand that, but l will see
to that part.
Il generally break them before ]
let them go"
Mr.. Hubbard made no reply. He
stood in dignified silence.
Where would you like him sent?'
Il have one horse in the pasture al
Mr.. Gardeners. You may send this ont
there also"
"As you please" said Mr.. Leonard