We'd do away with a good many abuses." Miss Laura smiled, but it was a very faint, almost an unhappy smile, and Mrs.Wood said hastily, "Let us talk about something else.

Did you ever hear that cows will give less milk on a dark day than on a bright one ?" "No; I never did," said Miss Laura.
"Well, they do.

They are most sensitive animals.

One finds out all manners of curious things about animals if he makes a study of them.
Cows are wonderful creatures, I think, and so grateful for good usage that they return every scrap of care given them, with interest.

Have you ever heard anything about dehorning, Laura ?" "Not much, auntie.