Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone

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99 Leah scrunched up her face Wouldn't that hurt Probably But I don't think it hurts very much replied Mrs Ross The skin of a cow is leather so it s tough Do you remember going to a branding party at your Uncle Jimmy’s Amanda It was a while ago I remember I had fun with all my cousins but I didn't like the burning smell I felt sorry for the cute baby calves who were crying for their mommies Mrs Ross laughed You asked your Uncle if he would please stop hurting the calves He assured you they would all be back with their mommies soon and would get a special treat for their supper They drove through the gate into the yard past a large red barn a log cabin and other red painted buildings Once parked the girls jumped out of the car and were immediately greeted by an excited dog that barked and leapt up to lick their faces Leah backed away but Amanda patted his head and said Hi there Bud How’re you doing Bart leave the young ladies alone A man his face tanned and wrinkled grinned and shook Mrs Ross's hand Sorry about that ma am he just loves to get company that's not cowpokes Welcome to Bar U Ranch My name's Andy and Ill show you around This your first time to the ranch Yes said Amanda and Leah at the same time She's from England and we wanted to show her a real ranch said Amanda Well you've come at the right time The horses are being exercised right now Follow me You don't mind if Bart comes along do you Not at all I love dogs Amanda gave the grey blue dog another pat on the head What kind of dog is Bart Bart here is a Blue Heeler They come from Aus tralia and are great cattle dogs They need the wide