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The next day Trafford proposed a ride, and the mare Mr. Carter had chosen was brought round for Esmeralda. She was a splendid creature, and Esmeralda uttered an exclamation of delight at the sight of her. Trafford examined the saddle and bit--though it was quite unnecessary--and put Esmeralda up. Notwithstanding her height, she was as light as a feather, and laughed at his assistance.
"I can swing into the saddle by myself," she said, simply. "I had to, for there was often no one to help me at Three Star, and when I was out riding I had to get off and on by myself. Oh, how lovely to be riding again!"