Mary and horses

[Gene C]

I wonder if E. K. was not perhaps treating Mary unjustly? I can't find it right now, but I seem to recall that Julia Taft in her book claimed that Mary loved pets and children (can someone confirm?). And didn't she love horses? And what about Fido?

Well, there was the occasional muddy paw prints, the shedding hair, chasing the cat. But when Mr. Lincoln was away from home for extended periods, I was a comfort in stormy weather, barked at strangers, and helped the boys with their chores by licking the dishes clean. What's not to love?

Fido