The Horse cannot be shared, the Girl wants it all to herself and the Boy fears if it is shared the Horse will not take to the Girl and it's allegiance will stay firmly with the Boy. The Boy knows this because he allows others to use the Horse from time to time, they have fun riding it for a while, then when it is time the Horse is returned to the Boy and the Stranger will leave. But the Girls intentions are different. She wishes to have the Horse permanently.
The Boy is still in mixed feelings. The Girl will not always see the Horse, and when she does ride the Horse who's to say that she will enjoy it or if the Horse will ever stop missing the Boy. But if the Horse stays with the Boy then the Horse and his Boy will be happy, but the Girl will not be.
Over the negotiation period the Horse seems to have grown fond of the Girl, but it is not enough to leave the Boy. But how long can the Horse and his Boy continue like this, the string of Strangers wishing to ride the Horse may end, and then what will they have? The Boy will wish the Horse went to the Girl, but by then it will be too late.
Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteSee I'm thinking this whole boy/girl/horse is some kind of euphemism - just not sure what for.
But then again it may not be, and if that is the case then I think the boy - as he appears to be torn - should do what will ultimately be best for the horse.