But he ha'n't." And the words of the little boy comforted the master also.

God had not forgotten him, either! From the moment that Ralph took Shocky into his arms, the conduct of the roan colt underwent an entire revolution.

Before that he had gone over a bad place with a rush, as though he were ambitious of distinguishing himself by his brilliant execution.

Now he trod none the less surely, but he trod tenderly.

The neck was no longer arched.