“You said that when Bunny told us some other tricks his dog could do,” remarked Charlie.
“Well, maybe I did, but I don’t believe a dog can drive a horse—not really drive and guide him,” declared George.
“We can soon tell,” Bunny went on, as he opened the door of the part of the barn where the pony was kept.
Toby heard the talk, but of course he did not know what it all meant. However, he knew enough to make sure that he was going to be taken out into the sunshine and fresh air. When Toby heard the voice of Bunny or Sue it nearly always meant that he was to give them a ride on his back or pull the cart. And Toby was glad to do this, for it was no fun to remain in the stable all day.
The little pony was led out into the stable yard, and Patter, as usual, was waiting there. As soon as Patter saw Toby the dog jumped up on the pony’s back.
“Wait a minute! Wait a minute, Patter!” cried Bunny, with a laugh. “We don’t want you to do that trick to-day. We want you to do a new one.”
“We’ll help you harness Toby to the cart,” offered George.
While the boys were doing this Sue came running out of the house.
“Bunny Brown, what are you going to do with my pony?” she asked.
“’Tisn’t all your pony,” replied her brother.