THE RED COW 



why cows go at stacks in this way. They didn't 

 have stacks to rub against in their wild state, and I 

 never see them rub against trees or buildings. And 

 when the scientists are at it I wish they would tell 

 me why it is that a horse when rolling seems to pre- 

 fer a soft spot where he can get all muddy, so that 

 you will have to put in an extra half-hour when 

 currying him before driving to town. 



Drat that cow ! She must have known that I was 

 writing about her and decided to give a demonstra- 

 tion. When I stepped out a few minutes ago I 

 found her helping herself to apples from the lower 

 branches, and as I had my mind on the present price 

 of apples I didn't call to her to make herself at home 

 or tell her that she was welcome. Quite the con- 

 trary. And when Sheppy and I started to put her 

 out she made for the nearest haystack with a joyous 

 little bawl and almost upset it as she ploughed along 

 the side of it. I am afraid I must resort to a poke, 

 no matter what people may think or say about it. 

 And you may be sure that when any more fencing 

 is done on the farm I shall use woven wire, or rather 

 fencing that is fastened together without the use of 

 brittle wooden slats. This cow will probably be a 



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