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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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