What is ironic about what Anse says about the horse Jewel buys in the section starting on page 128

We also see the tension between Anse and Jewel. We see the lack of

respect Jewel has for Anse. It is rather ironic when Anse says "He's just lazy,

trying me" (p. 129) Since Jewel has been working really hard, and it is Anse who

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