“Everyone seemed to be against her. If only Mother were alive. She at least would sympathize with Emily. Even if she didn’t understand Emily, she would not be so hard on her. And if Mother and Father were still alive, the horrible Piddingtons wouldn’t be staying with them. Emily put her arms around Johnny’s neck, breathing in his comforting animal smell. He blew softly, standing patiently as she held him. Emily took a deep breath and wiped away her tears. She would get back at Mr. Piddington som...ehow. Once they were away from houses and people, Emily loosened the reins and let Johnny take the lead. They passed farmers’ fields and tangled hedges of wild roses. When they came alongside a thick forest, Johnny suddenly veered toward it, heading right for the trees. Alarmed, Emily moved to tighten the reins and turn Johnny back to the road. But then she saw the path. The trees parted, and Johnny took them in. He walked calmly along the trail. The trees seemed to close in behind them, and Emily had to duck her head under low branches more than once.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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