The horse having cost a good deal more than I expected to pay, I found that I could only afford a second-hand carriage.

I bought a good, serviceable vehicle, which would hold four persons, if necessary, and there was room enough to pack all sorts of parcels and baskets.

It was with great satisfaction that I contemplated this feature of the carriage, which was a rather rusty-looking affair, although sound and strong enough.

The harness was new, and set off the horse admirably.
On the afternoon when my purchases were completed, I did not come home by the train.

I drove home in my own carriage, drawn by my own horse! The ten miles' drive was over a smooth road, and the sorrel traveled splendidly.