human
I wonder if you couldn't find me a horse!
gpt
Want a horse?
human
Want a horse! I thought my need was known beyond the sun. I thought my want of a horse was branded on my forehead.
gpt
I've just seen a mare that would suit you. I thought of buying her, but I want a match, and this mare is too small. She'll be round here in fifteen minutes, and I'll take you out with her. Can you wait?
human
Wait!
gpt
Why, yes, she's a _pony_-horse; that's what I like about her.
human
Clicks, don't she?
gpt
She _does_ click,
human
Hear it?
gpt
Well, if you ask me, said my friend,
human
I _don't_ hear it. What _is_ clicking?
gpt
Oh, striking the heel of her fore-foot with the toe of her hind-foot. Sometimes it comes from bad shoeing. Some people like it. I don't myself. After a while he added,
human
If you can get this mare for a hundred and twenty-five, you'd better buy her.
gpt
Well, I will,