The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-10-05

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Durham Cheshire short horn 'furren' cow
.reported' from the continent by james Rich.
or, Justice Of the Peace for STAFFORD county,
State Of New Hampshire. Now, for furth.
er particulars. ,.. :,
Mr.. Smith drove his purchase home, much
elated with the acquisition, and when night
came, he would not permit his daughter Jane
to milk the short horn with the other COWS,
he must perform the pleaSnble and highly
interesting Job himself. Mr.. Smith estab-
lished himself on three legged stool at the
side of the short horn, and placing q fifteen
| quart wooden pail at the proper angle, com.
menced the process. In less than second
he had the pail brim full, for the short horn,
not probably relishing the slow and old fash
ioned method of filling the pail with milk,
concluded to save Mr.. Smith considerable
trouble, and accordingly set both her hind
feet into the devoted pail, giving Mr.. Smith
smart whisk with her stub tail ut the same
time!
Mr.. Smith tried TO dislodge the obtrudng
| feet, but to his surprise he found them q fix
turc. On further examination ho ascertain
ed that the feet had quietly knocked out the
bottom Of the pail, and the legs OF the short
horn were firmly hooped together. lie pull,
cd and hauled at the refractory legs, but oil
to no purpose they were bound to stick
So Mr.. Smith, rs a last resort, applied
hatchet to the pail, and rent 1t in twain
Out few short horns understandings, and by
way Of examination into their safety, she let
go first one and then the other whank against
Mr. Smiths ankle bone. Over went Mr..
Smith and the thre legged milk stool bounc-
ing after him-his head in fragrant mud.
puddle, and his feet elevated in 'the elastic
huid which surrounds the earth He
screamed to Simon Mildmay, his hired man,
TO come to the rescue; but Simon mas en-
gagged Just then in the interesting business OF
kissing Jane Smith behind the brindle cow
she was milking, and it was some time be-
fore he responded TO the call.
When Mr.. Smith was once more raised to
the perpendicular, he swore few easy words,
looked sadly ut the Durham Cheshire short
horn, and went in to Mrs. Smith to get the
wounded limb bound up. From that wor-
thy lady he received but little consolation.
Il alters told you Smith, she said, 'to keep
clear of Squire Richer; he's tormentcd
speculator and alters will get the best end Of
a bargain. lie got cheated once, when he
married his wife, and that's some comfort.
He wanted to have mo once; but good luck
I'd as soon throw myself into the mill pond
and commit resicide. Dear sake, this cloth
amt half big enuf to reach round yer leg
now. Wait till sew it together. alters
knowed-it has been beat into me for mor'n
q year that Squire Richer would get the bet
ter of you somehow, and now
Better of me or not put in Mr.. Smith,
as his wife paused for breath you'll see IL
don't fix him. I'll let him know that !
amt fool yet
.Sho! You don't pretend to say you'll try
to cheat him Remember, Mr.. Smith you're
member Of the Church.
sIll fix him, | said-ain't that enuff?-
I'll have my money back again afore next
month this time-lf don't, then Ill give
you a gown
wall, why not tell how you calculate to
do it p
WALL, mean TO. Pshaw! woman
can't keep secret to rest easy without know
ing everything. Ill fix him-that's all
With a wonderfully knowing air, Mr..
Smith limpcd out Of the house, and going to
the milk-yard, desired Simon Mildmay to
step into the sleeps house with him min
ute-he wanted TO have little talk.
Simon frightened half IN death lest the
kissing affair behind the brindle cow had
been discovered, obeyed with fear and trem-
bling.
'Smon,' says Smith, coming to the point
at once, .can you keep secret"
'Ies sir.
w aii, DO you io'e my uar'cr Jane
HOW an-nch-onLoh, Sn' -
foor 9'nioh h .heeS vv; ~ - s %..a "b''"
vi, anu aiS su s'.i So, " nnhoJv.s ,o;n ~
w., S"'O"' ''''' e" ~
An yo' sIi N S"ro ho, =,
WI E Gu r. ,an Love he- that. we'll.
n, o" .on, ,on,va .,t 90 worr
for her Will YOU be willing TO do that p
.Trvme.,
.WalI. I want YOU TO show your love by
doing me little service in an affair that I've
cot into and want to get out Of
.Anythinc in the world Mr.. Smith, from
fighting duel to killing wild cat
.You know Squire Jim RicherT
TO be sure.'
.IIe's q speculator and cheat, you know2'
Your short horn cow shows that PLAIN
enough
,rS.,,s :, .,,c,,v Simon. and N tell the
.-,,h d,n,, fool over and above we'll Meas.
uush, sh,n, u hat hsrc.;n and II I conld only
" W, AJva ~" hs,tsr Of Inc Sauare in some way
Ss S.'I M - Jol;,h,sJ live col a nlan fyed
sbotf sbot ,S;nI hi Will be iu,t the Thing, and ali
Man, ,' !. YOU to carry il out for me-
.S,y on. I'm ready for anything il James
to be my reward.
.w.Ii now barken. The Souire thinksa
.;,bt Of nice cattle and win give a'most any
MICE aforc he'll lose the chance of gettin a
valuable animal. Now, / want YOU take
some paint-mind and get II the zact shade,
and paint short horns white spots black,
lust like the rrst of her.
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