He also had a machine to ride on, which they called a "wheel." On this he went out occasionally, although Mrs.
Morris declared she never felt at ease a minute while he was gone, because he never came back at the hour he promised he would.

Besides this, he had a dear little pony, named Jock, on whose back he often cantered about the big park.

Frequently from the bay window the admiral watched him as he mounted Jock and rode away, while his mother stood on the house step and called after him as long as he was in sight: "Don't ride in that reckless way, Johnny; you'll tumble off," or "Don't, Johnny; the pony will throw you," at which Johnny would laugh and make the pony go faster.
Among the boy's other possessions was a parrot, which the admiral asserted was the smartest bird in the world.

She was a highly educated parrot, and much time had been spent on her training, and she was usually very willing to show off to company all her various accomplishments.

Occasionally she assumed an air of offended dignity when asked to display her talents, and no amount of threats or coaxing could change her purpose.