approach of its master. Dave gave the animal another cookie, which quieted it down. However, the horse kept a constant eye on the man, who did not venture to approach any nearer.
“Well, well, well,” laughed the man in a comical way, “this is a new stunt for Cadmus. Why, I thought we were friends, old fellow,” he added, addressing the horse.
“Did he run away from you?” inquired Dave.
“First chance he got – and the only one, so far.”
“How is that?” asked Dave curiously.
“He was raised a pet.”
“Anybody can see that.”
“Never heard of Cadmus?”
“Not until you called him that,” replied Dave.
“Well, Cadmus is a famous racer.”
“He looks it.”
“Oh, he’s made his name. Isn’t that so, beauty?”
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