human
It was not the first time the boy had been on her back, I could see. The pony was not quite broken and, just as I came on the scene, was trying its best to get rid of him; but it couldn't do it, and I could see, by the way he rode her about afterwards, that he had got her completely in hand; and a very pretty-going little thing she will turn out.
gpt
But what did you say to him, William? I am sure I should never stop to think whether he was breaking in the pony, or not, if I saw him riding it about.
human
I daresay not, my dear, the squire said, laughing;
gpt
Yes, but they were your father's horses, William, Mrs. Ellison persisted.
human
That makes all the difference.
gpt
I don't suppose it would have made much difference to me, the squire laughed,
human
Not much of a blowing up, I am sure, Mrs. Ellison said;
gpt
Well, Mary, I must own, the squire said pleasantly,
human
It's too bad of you, William, Mrs. Ellison said indignantly.
gpt
Here is this boy, who is notoriously a scapegrace, has the impertinence to ride your horse, and you encourage him in his misdeeds by giving him a shilling.