Lisa hefted her end of the bag and followed Gloria Jean up the stairs. She didn't mind the little extra work. While she had been taking riding lessons, she had also been learning the other parts of horse care. Flinging saddles and hay around was getting her into good horse riding and luggage carrying shape.

"Sparkly stuff is good," she agreed with a nod. Then she laughed. "I don't have any older brother repellent. Mine's been all distracted now that he's got a girlfriend."