Felix and Blackie by Heather Conkie

Author:Heather Conkie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: road to avonlea, heather conkie, conkie
Publisher: Davenport Press

Chapter Ten

The very next day, the words “and Company” were carefully added to the “Felix’s Delivery” sign on the cart.

“And Company’,” said Sara, putting the paintbrush and paint away. “That’s better!”

Since Digger had been present at the partnership meeting, he too was immediately pressed into service. Cecily’s little red wagon was rigged up with a harness and festooned with the sign “Felix and Company Delivery.”

“Digger! Hold still!” said Felix crossly as he attempted to hook the huge dog up to the smaller wagon. The dog was not being cooperative. He kept turning in circles as Felix tried again and again to put the harness on him.

“There’s a good boy!” said Cecily, patting Digger’s golden head, trying to get him to stand still. “Oh, don’t you look handsome!”

The task was finally accomplished and the three stood back to survey their fleet.

“We’re going to be rich!” Felix chortled to himself.

Daniel sat in his carriage, a biscuit in each hand, fascinated by the comings and goings of the older children. He dropped one of his biscuits on his blanket and fumbled to pick it up. Instantly, a large black muzzle was in the baby’s lap, and to Daniel’s delight, Blackie finished the biscuit off with one gulp.

“Blackie! No!” yelled Felix. He shook his head ruefully. The damage was already done.

The children turned to see a relatively triumphant Alec leading Caesar in from the field, hooked up to the buggy.

“There, there fella,” he crooned. “That’s fine now! Cecily, keep Digger away.”

Felix smiled. “You finally got him hitched up!” he observed, not trying terribly hard to keep the sarcasm out of his voice.

“Yes, I did,” replied his father.

“He’ll never be a match for Blackie!” Sooner or later, thought Felix, his father would have to admit which horse was superior.

Alec smirked at his son and, letting go of Caesar’s bridle, he ambled over to see what the children were up to.

Janet chose that moment to come from the house and ring the lunch bell.

“Dinner’s ready!” she called.

The minute Caesar heard the bell, he immediately took off at a gallop, buggy and all. Alec whirled around to see the horse disappearing down the driveway.

“Felix, go after him!” he shouted.

Felix was busy holding onto Blackie’s reins. “Sara, go after him!” he yelled.

“Me?” squeaked Sara. How could she ever stop a runaway horse and buggy?

An obedient Cecily gamely ran down the lane after Caesar. Digger was at her heels, harness flying, barking furiously, wagon in tow. Sara sighed and followed.

“Alec King!” Janet shouted as her husband ran by her in hot pursuit. “That horse is so jumpy! I’ll never trust myself with him!”

“He’s still a bit skittish, that’s all!” called Alec over his shoulder.

“Skittish! He took off like a racehorse!” replied his wife.

“Well no wonder! With you ringing that bell..:”

Alec’s words disappeared into the wind as he ran down the driveway.

“What has a bell got to do with it?” called an exasperated Janet. Alec’s reply couldn’t be heard, and she turned to Felix, who stood holding Blackie’s reins. He wore a strange expression, one that told his mother he knew more than he was saying.

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