Animals and children


The weekend niece. from the book, Searching for treasures

The street life San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
The street life
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

     Once he finished, he asked for hot water and a few things necessary to attend to the mare. From his day-pack, he took out a pouch containing his veterinary instruments. Washing his hands meticulously, he then proceeded to sterilize his instruments. Once ready, he asked don Enrique to get closer to the mare and comfort her.

     “Don Enrique, you’re more nervous than Aurora. Maybe, I should ask her to comfort you,” he remarked, laughing and in an excellent good mood.

     “Just calm down. You’re both first timers, but everything’s alright. The pony’s a little out of alignment. Still, that’s not a big problem. All that Aurora needs is a little help, and she’ll be fine!”

     Regarding don Miguel intently, Oscar thought to himself: “Animals and children, treat them alike…”


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