THE COW. 29

a beautiful blue. Is not the cow very
valuable, then? Let her have good care.
Let her graze in the best pasture in the
spring and summer; and during the chill |
winter, let her have a warm house and
plenty of hay. Above all, do not beat
the useful beast. Most cows are mild-
tempered, and if not worried and provoked
are perfectly harmless. Cows have some-
times very beautiful skins. We find them
of nearly all colors and shades; but the
red and white are generally preferred.
Never look at the Cow without thinking
of how much use she is to us.