We have no use for him now, for I always ride or drive my pony.

And grandmother says he's eating his head off to no purpose; so we'd like to sell him.

If you will come to the barn I'll introduce you to him." Joe proved on inspection to be an excellent horse, if appearances were to be trusted, and Ethel assured Mr.Merrick that the steed was both gentle and intelligent.
"Do you use that surrey ?" inquired Uncle John, pointing to a neat vehicle that seemed to be nearly new.
"Very seldom, sir.

Grandmother would like to sell it with the horse." "It's exactly what I need," declared Mr.Merrick.

"How much for Joe and his harness, and the surrey ?" "I'll go and ask what grandmother wants." She returned after a few minutes, stating a figure that made Uncle John lift his brows with a comical expression.
"A hundred dollars! Do you take me for a brigand, little girl?
I know what horses are worth, for I've bought plenty of 'em.