Summary/Plot
Iona and his little horse wait for people to need his services. He is physically and mentally exhausted and debilitated from his grief for the loss of son only a week ago. He encounters five incidences in the story.
1st incident
Brusque officer-
The officer is in a hurry. He does react to Iona’s story, but it is only to tell him that life goes on. He softens somewhat and makes a joke. There is only polite interest.