Peter read the advertisement through again. It sounded just like his dream job. The pay was good and it was a live-in
position. Although the details were a bit sketchy, he felt certain that he must apply. In his best handwriting, which wasn't exactly the best, he carefully constructed a letter setting out his previous experience in the world of horses. He'd been a show jumper's groom an event groom, had done a stint as a lad in a racing stable, and had latterly worked for the Tamarind Manor Stud. Being employed to work with stallions had been his most enjoyable job to date. Working in such a virile environment had increased his own sex drive no end - as many a young stable lass could vouch for!
As requested, he gave a brief resume of his personal circumstances. This didn't take long, as he was single, had no family, no dependents, no property to speak of, in fact, no real ties at all. He read the letter thoroughly, correcting the errors, and gave it a good luck kiss before popping it into an envelope. Into the kitchen to stick it down with a dab of water - his tongue was very sensitive to unpleasant tastes - then off for the three mile hike to the local post box.
It was several days before a reply arrived. Peter eagerly opened the thick, crisp envelope, but was careful not to tear it.
A heavenly smell of scent exuded from the letter as he unfolded its heavy creases. He held it to his nose and gently inhaled. It was intoxicating.
"Dear Mister Boyle," he read aloud in his rural burr, "Thank you for your reply to my advertisement..."
Within the week, Peter had, as suggested by the respondent, given immediate notice to his landlord that he would be leaving his cottage, and was railbound for the west country. As the train pulled into Launceston station Peter grabbed the tatty holdall which contained all his worldly possessions and stepped from the carriage. The train departed and he found himself alone on the platform. He was supposed to be picked up and driven out to the farm.
"Mister Boyle," asked a soft female voice. Peter turned. He had to look twice. There, on the platform, stood an apparition. A scintillating blonde with a long, fluffy pony-tail, wearing the teeniest of pink shorts and a skimpy top.
She smiled brightly and extended her hand towards him.
"Miss Chalcross," she announced. "Call me Lindy."
"How do, Miss," he replied.
"Is that all the luggage you have?" she enquired.
"Ar. "
As Peter followed Lindy across the booking hall, he was mesmerized by the slenderness of her waist and the flare of her hips. She had, to his mind, the perfect shape. Not unlike that of a thoroughbred mare.
Outside in the station car park, Peter glanced around for the ubiquitous Four Wheel Drive Range Rover. However, as he followed his new employer in silence, it became apparent that she was making towards a pony and trap which was parked in a quiet corner.