102 STORIES ABOUT HORSES.

which I have to tell you, which I think will in-
terest you quite as much. Here is one of ‘ Old
Tommy ’°—

‘There was an old horse, well known in the
pretty village of Rainford, and even for many
miles round, by the name of ‘Old Tommy.’
This horse was famed, not merely for his great
age, and long and valuable services, but more
especially for the tractableness of his disposi-
tion. His sagacity was particularly shown on
an occasion, when he lost one of his shoes in
the pasture: being aware of his loss, and know-
ing, from long experience, the comfort of good
shoes, he lost no time, on the opening of the
gate, in repairmg to his old friend, the black-
smith, who soon discovered and supplied his
want. He then made the best of his way
home, and prepared for the service of the day.
It need not be added, that he was a great
favourite with his master, who valued him very
highly, on account of his sagacity and long
service.”