SPRING AND THE LIVESTOCK 



thing on the farm. She picked out a snug spot on 

 the south side of what is left of the straw stack, and 

 grunted pleasantly, while the sunshine tickled her 

 fat sides. During the cold weather she made fre- 

 quent investigating trips around the farm, but the 

 heat seems to make her lazy. The most belligerent 

 creature on the place is the turkey cock. He struts 

 and gobbles and makes thunder with his wings in a 

 most awesome way. Those who do the chores have 

 suggested that if he continues to be so threatening 

 we shall have to put a ring in his nose and lead him 

 around on a chain. He is certainly a noble bird. 



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