I would rather have the horse fit by the week-end preceding the three-day event and then, apart from a good sharp two-furlong pipe-opener after the dressage test before cross-country day, only do slow but interesting work, if necessary for long periods if the horse has an excitable temperament.

I was preoccupied with a deadline at work, and I forgot his birthday.

One of his favourite tips to me was Pay for brains, my boy, let the others have the scrag ends, and always let your vehicles be an advertisement to your Stores

For Mr. Rosedale did Laura wear vestal white, when every one else was à la Zamiel, and a cottage bonnet—a cottage ornée, to be sure—when every other head was in a hat.