THE FARROW COW AND OTHERS 



hind so that the rope rested loosely against her 

 knees. There was no pressure of any kind. The 

 rope simply hung around her rump and lay against 

 her hind legs. This plan had not been recommended 

 by any of my correspondents, but it worked like a 

 charm. She would lift her feet but would not kick 

 and she gradually quieted down. Apparently that 

 loose rope gave her much the same feeling that we 

 humans have when our clothes begin to come undone 

 in some public place. We do not feel like putting 

 forth violent efforts of any kind. Anyway, it was 

 the conquering scheme and I pass it along to all who 

 may be having trouble with kicking cows. And the 

 lesson to be learned from that is — Pshaw I forget 

 just what lesson I was going to draw from the kick- 

 ing cow. 



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