older by three years, as the girl was older by three
years. But each was much older than that in
point of development. Where before had been
baby affection in him and girl affection in her,
now was a thing of greater worth and more
lasting quality -- affection of a grown horse and
a grown woman. In the days which followed this
was brought out in many ways. The colt did not
once frisk and play about the inclosure, a trait
she remembered best; yet she did not wish it.
She preferred him as he was, finding in his mature
conduct something that enhanced his beauty;
and rare beauty it was, as she frequently noted
in running proud eyes over his lines, and in noting
it came more and more to feel not alone great
pride for him, but a sure love as well -- not the
love woman gives to man, of course, but the love
she can give, and does give, without stint, to all
dumb animals.

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