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_The Stables at Saddlesprings, the Wheelers' Country House near Bykersall. MISS DIANA'S Horse BAYARD discovered in his Stall._
BAYARD (_talking to himself, as is the habit of some horses when alone_). I can't make it out. She's here. All the family came down yesterday -- I heard the omnibus start for the station to meet them. And yet she hasn't sent for me; hasn't even been near me! She always used to rush in here and kiss me on the nose the very first -- She's ill -- that's it of course -- sprained her fetlock or something. If she was well, she'd have had me saddled as soon as she'd had her morning feed, and we'd have gone for a canter together somewhere. I hope she'll get well soon. I'm sick of being taken out by the stable-man; he's so dull -- no notion of conversation beyond whistling! Now, Miss Diana would talk to me the whole way. Perhaps her hands and seat might have been -- -- But what did _that_ matter? I liked to feel she was on my back, I liked the sound of her pretty voice, and the touch of her hand when she patted me after her ride. (_He pricks his ears._) Why, that's her voice outside now!