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Chapter 36: The Sunday Cab
Chapter 36: The Sunday Cab begins with a polite but firm refusal. When Mr. Briggs asks Jerry to drive him to church on Sundays, Jerry declines, explaining that his license limits him to six days of work each week. But the reason goes beyond regulation. Years of working nonstop wore Jerry down physically and spiritually, and the same held true for his horses. After making the switch to a six-day license, he gained back not just energy, but dignity. Sundays became sacred—not only for worship but also for…-
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Chapter 37: The Golden Rule
Chapter 37: The Golden Rule unfolds on a quiet Sunday morning, when Polly gently tells Jerry that someone needs his help despite it being his day of rest. Mrs. Briggs, a woman who had always respected Jerry’s choice not to work on Sundays, now finds herself in an unusual situation. Her neighbor, Dinah Brown, must urgently reach her sick mother in the country but is too weak to take the train due to having recently given birth. The urgency of the situation touches Polly, and she appeals to Jerry’s…-
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Chapter 38: Dolly and a Real Gentleman begins in the heart of winter, when icy roads and biting winds make every journey more difficult. Horses strain to keep their footing as heavy carts slide over slick cobblestones, and drivers spend long hours in the cold with little shelter or warmth. Many go without food for stretches, hoping a fare will appear before the day ends. Jerry, though facing the same weather and work, is buffered by the steady support of his family. Polly prepares warm meals, and young…
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Chapter 39: Seedy Sam
Chapter 39: Seedy Sam opens with a quiet tension on the cab stand as a thin man named Sam pulls in with a weary, worn-out horse. His coat is ragged, his hat drooping from overuse, and every step his horse takes is marked with fatigue. Onlookers notice the condition of both man and animal, and a nearby governor steps in to speak with Sam, who answers not with excuses but with weary honesty. Sam doesn’t ask for sympathy—he lays out the reality of his trade with blunt clarity. He doesn’t own his horse…-
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Chapter 40: Poor Ginger
Chapter 40: Poor Ginger brings with it a moment of quiet shock and deep sorrow as Black Beauty encounters a figure from his past in heartbreaking condition. Resting near the stand, Beauty notices a worn cab being pulled by a thin chestnut mare, barely able to lift her legs as she strains against the shafts. Her ribs are visible through her dull coat, and her knees look swollen and stiff with overuse. There is no grace left in her step, only the trembling of a body pushed far beyond its strength. The mare…-
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Chapter 41: The Butcher
Chapter 41: The Butcher begins with an honest reflection on the demanding life horses endure, especially in cities where work never slows. The narrator, an experienced horse, observes the varying treatment horses receive depending on the temperaments of their owners. While he’s known hard labor before, he explains how much worse it becomes when handled without patience or understanding. He describes seeing a little gray pony, startlingly similar to his old companion Merrylegs, being whipped and yanked…-
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Chapter 42: The Election
Chapter 42: The Election opens with a quiet tension as Jerry Barker finds himself caught between financial opportunity and moral clarity. Political campaigns sweep through the town with loud processions and busy canvassers eager to rent every available cab. Jerry, though offered good money, firmly refuses to participate. The idea of transporting drunken voters for political gain unsettles him. More than discomfort, it's about dignity—both for himself and for the horses he relies on. He believes no amount…-
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Chapter 43: A Friend in Need
Chapter 43: A Friend in Need opens with London pulsing with energy on a noisy, crowded election day. From the break of dawn, Jerry and Beauty are in constant motion, navigating packed streets and hectic crowds. Their first passenger is a heavyset man who needs to reach Bishopsgate Station in haste. After that, they’re flagged down by a group headed to Regent’s Park, followed by others with urgent appointments. Political excitement colors the city—banners wave, chants ring through the air, and the…-
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ChatGPT said: Chapter 44: Old Captain and His Successor begins with a moment that leaves a lasting scar on Jerry’s life and deeply affects everyone connected to the cab service. Captain, a strong and loyal horse who has served faithfully, meets his end not through old age but due to human recklessness. As Jerry and the horses make their way home, a drayman under the influence crashes a large beer cart into their cab. The impact is brutal—Captain collapses in agony, with injuries too severe for…
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Chapter 45: Jerry’s New Year
Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year opens with a scene marked by both hardship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city celebrating the holidays. For Jerry, a kind-hearted cabman, and his faithful horse, the season is not about rest or festivity but about staying upright in freezing sleet and snow. Long hours are spent waiting outside grand homes where warm lights glow inside, while the streets remain cruelly cold and still. Jerry does not complain, nor does he mistreat his horse, even as the hours…-
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