Chapter 3

“That’s alright, dear. We’ll work something out. Maybe do a late Christmas at Easter?”

“Why not? It would be different.” Now Paula could start worrying about Peppi getting sick over Easter.

Stop it! Be happy that you’re going to stay home this Christmas!

5: The Horse Whisperer

That call had just finished when her phone began playing Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto again.

Melissa’s voice sounded excited. “Hey, Paula, I’ve got the answer to your problems!”

“Great! Let’s hear it!”

“I was talking to Janet at the barn and she told me about this wonderful horse whisperer she uses whenever she has a problem with Monty.”

“Sounds a little flaky to me, Mel.”

“I thought so, too. But then she told me that this lady talks to horses long distance. Janet was amazed at what she knew about Monty.”

Paula was still skeptical. “Like what?’