THE PONY AND GOAT.

 

NV Eee SURREY is Papa’s Pony, but he is a great pet of all the family.

We have also two Goats, Billy and Nanny, who draw Baby’s little carriage
down the lanes and in the park. They were sent to us as a present from Wales,
and Harold calls them ‘‘ Ancient Britons.” I am very fond of Nanny, but Billy
is a little rough sometimes in his play.

He is very fond of White Surrey, and we often see him putting his nose up
to the gentle pony, as if he were going to kiss him. Surrey is very good to his
little friend, too, and seems to like him very much. I wonder sometimes if Billy
thinks himself as grand as White Surrey because he also draws a carriage.

ncn Harold and I go into the meadow, Surrey will run up to us, and walk
gently by our side, and eat bread from our hands. Harold and I often save a
piece for him. He also likes sugar, but he does not get it very often.

Billy is full of fun. It is very nice to have a game of play with him, and
see him frolic and bound about. Harold says he is afraid that poor Taffy misses
his native hills sometimes; but I think the dear old fellow is very happy.

Ponies are very sensible animals. They have good memories, and soon learn
to find their way about the country. I do not know what we should do without
them. It would be very sad to have nothing to draw our chaises about but
railway engines. Our nice ponies work for us and take us pleasant rides and
drives, and I really think they enjoy these excursions quite as much as their

young masters do.