Black Beauty (13)

(7) Joe Green

After that terrible night, it was good to get home to Birtwick Park.

John was equally glad to see us, and had a good deal of praise for the courage James had shown at the fire.

Before he and James left us for the night, james said, " who is coming in my place ? "

" Little Goe Green at the lodge, " said John.
" He is small, but he is quick,and willing and kindhearted, too. "

The next day Joe came to the stables to learn all he could before James left.

He learned to sweep the stable and bring in the new straw and hay.
He began to clean the harness, and helped to wash the carriage.

He was too small tto groom Ginger and me, so James taught him on Merrylegs.

He was a nice little fellow, and always came whistling to his work.

Merrylegs was a good deal put out at being ' mauled about ' as he said, ' by a boy  who knew  nothing. '

Towards the end of the second week however, he told me confidentially that he thought the boy would turn out well.

At last the day came when James had to leave us.
He wasn't very happy about it, for he looked quite downhearted that morning.

John tried to cheer him up, but everyone was sorry to lose James.

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う～ん、いけないかも、おまけ。   

これは、比較的発声がゆっくりめで、聴きとりやすいですね。