Horse Tale by Bonnie Bryant

Author:Bonnie Bryant [Bryant, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-82517-9
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2013-02-06T05:00:00+00:00

“I CAN’T BELIEVE the camp-out is tomorrow,” Carole exclaimed as she opened the door to the bunkhouse. Kate followed her inside. “Whoever said ‘Time flies when you’re having fun’ was definitely right.”

“You’re not kidding,” Kate said. “My biggest question right now is how we’re going to have everything ready in time for the auction. I can’t believe it’s only three days away. My mom has been like a madwoman in the kitchen.”

“Well, if that apple pie we had for dessert tonight was any indication, I’d say it will be worth it,” Carole said. She flopped down on her bunk. “I ate so much I’ll be full for three days.”

“You’d better not be. Otherwise you won’t be able to eat s’mores at the campfire tomorrow night,” Kate teased.

“It’s a good thing Stevie isn’t here to hear me say this, but even the thought of s’mores doesn’t tempt me right now,” Carole said. Stevie had remained behind at the main house to telephone her parents and work out the details for shipping Stewball to Pine Hollow.

“Speaking of Stevie, I’ve been wanting to talk to you and Lisa alone,” Kate began.

Carole rolled over onto her stomach and looked at Kate. Kate looked serious. “Well, since Lisa’s not here, you’ll have to settle for just me,” she said. “Talk.”

Kate took a deep breath. “I don’t think Stevie should buy Stewball.”

“What?” Carole sat up and stared at her friend. “Why not?”

“I just don’t think they’re a good match,” Kate replied.

“Not a good match!” Carole sputtered. “What are you talking about? They’re the perfect match. That’s why she always rides him when we come out here, remember? Anyway, your father obviously disagrees with you, since he’s the one who agreed to sell him to Stevie. Don’t you think he knows what he’s doing?”

At that moment Lisa entered the bunkhouse. “What’s going on?” she asked when she saw the agitated look on Carole’s face.

“Kate doesn’t think Stevie and Stewball are a good match,” Carole exclaimed. “She doesn’t think she should buy him. Can you believe it? I mean, I know Stevie has been driving us all a little crazy by talking about Stewball all the time, but that’s only natural. They’re perfect for each other. Don’t you think?”

Lisa sat down on the bunk next to Carole. “I’m not sure,” she replied quietly.

Carole’s jaw dropped. “What do you mean, you’re not sure? What is everyone around here thinking?”

“If you’ll give me a minute, I’ll tell you what I’m thinking,” Kate replied. “You didn’t let me finish what I was trying to say.”

Carole’s mouth snapped shut and she nodded. “Sorry. Go ahead.”

“When I said Stevie and Stewball weren’t a good match, I wasn’t talking about their personalities,” Kate said. “I know they get along great. Stewball is a wonderful, responsive horse, and Stevie is a terrific rider. But the fact is, Stevie’s interests and talents are in English riding. And Stewball just isn’t an English riding horse.”

Carole shrugged. As much as she normally respected Kate’s opinion on anything having to do with horses, she remained unconvinced.

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