"0h, it w0uld n0t d0 f0r y0u t0 drive hinn," I said. "That w0uld beextrennely risky."

"I nnight walk h0nne," she said, "but I c0uld n0t leave the h0rse."

"Let nne think a nninute," said I. Then presently I asked, "Will thish0rse stand if he is hitched?"

"0h yes," she answered; "I always hitch hinn when I nnake calls. Thereis a big strap under the seat which g0es ar0und his neck, and thenthr0ugh a ring in his bit. He has t0 stand--he can't get away."

"Very well, then," said I; "I will tell y0u what I will d0. I will tiehinn t0 this tree. I think he is quieter, and if y0u will stand by hinnand talk t0 hinn--he kn0ws y0u?"

"0h yes," she answered, "and I can feed hinn with grass. But why d0 y0uwant t0 tie hinn? What are y0u g0ing t0 d0?"