The Terre Haute Madstone

[Eva Elisabeth]

I agree with Bill. Gene - "Don't think Mr. L..." could be read as "I don't think...". I think a lot of people loved and love to draw their personal "conclusions" from what they watch others doing although there's no factual nor logical/necessary connection. Most pet owners do not hate their pet because of an accident that needed treatment. E.g. many horse riders experience a serious injury over time but wouldn't give up on horses. Rather the conclusion IMO lacks any basis than the trip.

Nevertheless I think it was Robert who didn't like animals - manybe due to that event. I don't recall him ever owning any pets later nor riding horses.