Misty of Chincoteague

The next morning, Grandpa wakes Paul at dawn after dealing with a tree that has blown onto their house. Paul has spent the night in the truck, and Grandma is worried about him. The horses jump up at the sound of Grandpa’s voice, but Paul tries to keep sleeping until he realizes that he is only wearing his underwear and Grandpa’s coat. He springs up, embarrassed, and Grandpa tells him to come home and eat the breakfast that Grandma has cooked for him. Paul argues that he cannot leave the pony pens; it is the day of the sale, and he must ensure that he and Maureen secure the Phantom and Misty as their own. Paul relents when Grandpa tells him that Maureen can complete the purchase while he goes home to get some rest. Before Paul leaves, they release the Phantom and Misty from the truck, and the two horses gallop into the corral looking for fresh grass.

Maureen rides Watch Eyes to the pony pens just as the men and horses are getting ready for the day’s activity. Trucks from distant states pull into the grounds, and she can hear children calling to their parents about which ponies they want to buy.