I think you misread it a bit, he is going to lubricate the horse, then place the midget inside. I do not think he wanted to handle a slippery midget, I know that I would not want to.
Excellent retort. Ahhh it's good to be back.
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It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper.