Bettina held them well together until she had left the town, but as soon as she saw before her a clear mile and a half of highroad-almost on a dead level-she let them gradually increase their speed, till they went like the wind.
"Oh! how happy I am, Susie!" cried she; "and we shall trot and gallop all alone on these roads.

Susie, would you like to drive?
It is such a delight when one can let them go at full speed.

They are so spirited and so gentle.

Come, take the reins." "No; keep them.

It is a greater pleasure to me to see you happy." "Oh, as to that, I am perfectly happy.