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Children's Stories
by Margo Fallis
Belted Cows


"More cows! In Scotland there are either sheep or cows. I do think there are more sheep though, don’t you, Bruce?" Bonnie questioned.

"There are far more sheep, but you are right, these are the oddest looking cows I’ve ever seen. They’ve got stripes. They’re black in front and back and a big white stripe down the center. I think they’re called ‘belties’. They are strange looking, but I imagine their milk tastes the same as most milk," Bruce answered.

Belted Cows

"This looks like an old town," Bonnie said as they flew above it. "It has a lot of farms and rivers and look at the old buildings. How lovely!"

"It’s got a long name and is hard to pronounce. Say it after me, Kirkcudbright," Bruce said.

"Kir-cood-bree," Bonnie imitated. "It doesn’t sound like it is written, but I’ve noticed that a lot in Scotland."

"So, Bruce, what does Kirkcudbright have in it and I’m sure you know. Am I correct?" Bonnie laughed.

"Kirkcudbright is a place filled with artists. They come here because it is peaceful and beautiful and there is lovely countryside. It’s also a fishing and farming town and filled with history. Let’s flutter down the Old High Street and I’ll tell you about it," Bruce suggested.

"What is that old building?" Bonnie asked.

"It’s the old Tolbooth. It’s the oldest building in the town, built about 1629. Did you know that John Paul Jones was held a prisoner there? They use it now as an arts center."

Bonnie yawned. "I’m tired of history lessons. Let’s go and check out those belted cows again. I think they are so funny and odd."

"Tired of history? We’ve been all over the country and you must admit, you now know more about Scotland’s history than you did before," Bruce said.

"I do know more, but right now, all I want to do is find a flower and watch the cows," Bonnie explained.

"All right. All right, we’ll do it your way, again," Bruce gave in. "To the cows we shall go."

They spent the rest of the afternoon in the fields of tall grasses, sipping buttercup nectar and watching the cows. Bruce ended his history lessons. "Bonnie, there is one more thing I’d like to show you. It’s out of the way but its worth the trip," Bruce added.

"What is it?" she asked.

"I’d like to take you to Edinburgh, the capital, and show you the Zoo. Are you up to it?" he asked.

"The zoo? I love the zoo. Let’s be off. Edinburgh, here we come," she said and the two butterflies headed towards the city.


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