May I hitch Joe to the surrey ?" "If you like.

I'll help you." Uncle John led Joe from his stall and together they harnessed the horse to the surrey.

The girl knew better than the man how to buckle the straps properly, while Louise stood by helplessly and watched the performance.
Then Uncle John went for old Dan, whom he led, rickety buggy and all, into the Thompson stable.
"I'll send Hucks over to get him, although we might as well knock him in the head," he said as he unharnessed the ancient steed.

"Now then, Louise, hop in." "You'll be sure to come over Thursday, for the day, Miss Thompson ?" asked Louise, taking Joe's reins from her uncle's hands.
"I'll not forget such a delightful engagement, be sure." Uncle John had his pocketbook out, and now he wadded up some bills and thrust them into the little school teacher's hand.
"Drive ahead, Louise," he called.

"Good morning, my dear.