Aunt Katherine understands her young niece's intense longing to own and ride a pony, and wishes to give some cautionary advice. These letters to Phoebe begin with her Aunt's experiences as a small child in England, describing the way some household commodities were once delivered by horse-drawn vehicle. She writes about gypsies, ponies, and her secret mission to make life better for animals everywhere - especially ponies. On emigrating to New Zealand,...