This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ...approach the curb-stone, taking it in front, so that the wheel of the cart might not get upon the raised footpath; and then with his nose he raised the knocker and let it fall twice, and waited till the door was opened, when he was rewarded by a slice of bread and a pat on his neck whilst he was eating ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ...approach the curb-stone, taking it in front, so that the wheel of the cart might not get upon the raised footpath; and then with his nose he raised the knocker and let it fall twice, and waited till the door was opened, when he was rewarded by a slice of bread and a pat on his neck whilst he was eating it." HORSE GOING TO bE "ROUGHED." A correspondent of the Birmingham Post, some years ago, Fondness of Horses for Each Other. 115 stated: --" A horse belonging to Mr. Jeffcoat, farmer, of Bishop's Itchington, was lent to a neighbouring farmer to help him in his work. It was winter time, and the ground was very slippery. On being disengaged from the team, the horse suddenly started off foi the village blacksmith's shop, evidently for the purpose of being 'roughed.' The kind-hearted blacksmith at once concluded what was wanted. He performed the needed operation, when the sagacious animal returned to the farm unattended." i HORSES FOND OF SOCIETY. A friend of mine who occasionally visited the late Robert Barnes, Esq., of Manchester, was a great admirer of the fine horses of his host. On one occasion he was complimenting the coachman on the beautiful appearance and action of the two carriage horses, when he asked the question, "Are your horses fond of each other?" "Indeed they are, sir. If master was to order the brougham instead of the carriage this morning, of course I then could only take one of the horses. Then the other horse, sir, would be pawing the stable floor and fretting all the time we were away, and wouldn't be quiet until we returned and the other horse was in its stall again, and they could rub noses. Oh, yes, sir, horses are almost like Christians when you treat them kindly." Should not...
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