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“T would point out faults, but it is the very smallest
part of the teacher’s work.”

“Suppose, Mr. Barry, you exemplify your rule in
regard to my riding,” said the other with a smile.

‘No sooner said than done. Barry dismounted in
an instant, and, applying himself to the stirrup-leathers,
lengthened them about three inches, _ |

“That is the first step,” said Barry. “No man of
your dimensions can ride either safely or gracefully
when trussed up after that fashion. In the next place,
good sir, allow your heel to withdraw itself a little from ‘
the horse, as every motion makes him feel the spur.
The same means will help you to what is called the
clap, by which you will hold on the better.”

After a few roads had been passed, Cole said, “I feel
much easier already. I think I am improving.”

“Certainly you are, and the reason is worth your
notice: I have given you a little training.”

“You seem to lay an emphasis on that word, Mr.
Barry.”

“TY do, sir. Did you ever consider the difference
between teaching and training? And did you ever
apply it in the school-room?”

“Tam not sure that I take your meaning. But I
am willing to be informed, especially as I have long
observed that you have a knack of bringing on your
pupils, which casts me altogether in the shade.”

“As to that, Mr. Cole, I am not a fit judge, but I