Five Minute Stories

Chapter 92: THE SPOTTY COW.

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A lively collection of short stories and poems for children, offering simple domestic scenes, playful rhymes, brief narratives, and light moral lessons. Pieces range from tender portraits of family life and child play to fanciful nonsense verses, seasonal and holiday sketches, animal vignettes, and concise character studies, often keyed to children's imagination and daily activities. Language is straightforward and rhythmic, with songs and jingles interspersed among short tales; many pieces aim to charm or amuse while gently reinforcing kindness, curiosity, and good manners. Illustrations accompany several items, enhancing the accessible tone and appeal to young readers.

THE SPOTTY COW.

My Spotty Cow, my Spotty Cow,

I love you very dearly!

You are, I think, the fairest beast

In all the wide world, nearly!

My Kitty-cat is also sweet,

But then, she has no spots:

While you, my pleasant Spotty Cow,

Have lots and lots and LOTS!

The King of Spain he may be grand,

The Queen of England, too.

They cannot have my Spotty Cow,

Whatever they may do.

But if they both should bring to me

Their gold and gems and silk,

I might—perhaps I might—give them

A very—little—milk!