25/62 As children they love them, pet them, feed them. Each is named for a divinity, a planet or a famous ruler, and the understanding between master and beast is perfect. Honestly, Little Sister, I think you have got to believe in the God of Israel, in order to say the right word to an Arabian horse; and I know you must believe in the God of love. A beast of that breed, jerked, kicked, and scolded is a fine horse ruined. If I owned half the stock Mr.Pryor has over there, I could put it in such shape for market that I could get twice from it what his men will." "Are Thomas and James rough with the horses ?" "'Like master, like man,'" quoted Laddie. |