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one appearing for each calf. Choose an 

 animal that has a straight back, big, soft eyes, 

 a rather short face, and a long, thin tail. 



The best cow in the world can be spoiled 

 by bad or careless milking; so be sure that 

 you are taught this process by some reliable 

 person. A man who has a milk route would 

 be a good selection, because he is in constant 

 practice. Two or three lessons will give you 

 the theory and method; nothing but prac- 

 tice can make perfect. Watch the milkman 

 closely and carefully, three or four times, 

 and obtain a thorough idea of " how it's 

 done." Thereafter, repetition will enable you 

 to conduct the operation with ease to yourself, 

 and comfort to your animal. Never hurry. 

 Be sure the bag is quite empty; otherwise, 

 you will get less milk every day. 



When we first moved into the country, a 

 farm-hand was established on the place. 

 Then we looked around, found a cow, and 

 bought her. The very day she arrived, the 

 man's dignity was offended in some way, 



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