"Now, Norah," he began, after they had petted and stroked Tommy, "what can you tell us about him?""I should begin by saying that the horse is a big strong animal," said Norah. "He is bigger than the cow. We use him to draw heavy loads, because he is so strong.""Very good," said Will, "and he is useful because he obeys his master, and is quiet, gentle, and patient at his work.
"Now let us look at Tommy. Look at his beautiful large, gentle eyes. Dear sensible old fellow, he looks almost as if he knew what we were saying.""Do you notice," said Fred, "that the eyes are set not quite in the front of the face, but a little to the side? The horse can see well all round him. Notice his ears too. They are short, erect, and pointed, and very sharp. Did you see Tommy prick up his ears as we came in?
"In his wild state the horse is very timid. He wants sharp eyes and ears to warn him when his enemies are near."Father came in just then, and Fred asked him to show them Tommy"s teeth.
