Out Our Way: Come back to me - Hosea 3

Out our way, I am always amazed and astonished at how the critters I work with are so much more loving and forgiving than I am. I have sometimes been in a bad mood and spoken harshly to Doc to Jack when they crossed me, I have whacked Doc with the lead rope when he balked at loading and, from time to time, I have smacked him, when I got frustrated or angry, with the quirt or reins when he was slow to respond and I was impatient. Now and then, paying no attention, I have stumbled over Jack and stepped on his paws causing him to yelp and run. Yet Doc and Jack have always forgiven me.

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