40. S. Poh, poh! That is just one of Tim's large stories. I do assure you
it was not, at first, bigger than my thumb nail, and I am certain it has
not grown any since.
41. D. At least, however, let her have something she will eat, since she
refuses hay.
42. S. She did, indeed, refuse hay this morning; but the only reason was
that she was crammed full of oats. You have nothing to fear, neighbor; the
mare is in perfect trim; and she will skim you over the ground like a
bird. I wish you a good journey and a profitable job.
DEFINITIONS.--l. Ex-treme'ly, very much. 6. Whim'si-cal, full of whims.
20. Cur'ried, cleaned. Fore'top, hair on the forepart of the head. 24.
Bun'gler, a clumsy workman. 26. Dis-posed', inclined to, Back'ward, slow,
unwilling. 27. Ca'pa-ble, possessing ability. Per-form'ing, accomplishing.
29. Re-fus'al, choice of tak-ing. 42. Crammed, stuffed.