Ihe improvident colonel had purchased an ancient hunter from tho livery stable on the instalment plan., A week after the deal had been completed he rode over to see the owner of the stables. “Hyde,” he began, somewhat peremptorily, “ I am not entirely satisfied with this animal.” “Oh,’’ said the other. “What’s wrong?” “She won’t hold her head up,” 1 lie colonel t complained bitterly. The dealer grinned up at his client. “That’s only her pride,” ho said, smoothly. .“Yon just wait till she’s paid lor, and then see.”
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Evening Star, Issue 20193, 5 June 1929, Page 8
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