But the Soft-Voiced Cow continued running until the wire became tangled in a bush and was pulled from her tail.
When she was free the Soft-Voiced Cow rolled head over heels and turned a complete somersault before she sat up and looked around wonderingly.
“I do believe I lost my cud!” she exclaimed as Gran’pa and the children came up to her.
“Your cud!” Janey exclaimed in wonderment.
“Yes, my chewing gum!” replied the Soft-Voiced Cow. “All cows have cuds for chewing gum.”
“Perhaps you left it at the Little Man’s house!” Janey suggested.
“No! The Soft-Voiced Cow wasn’t in the house!” Gran’ma said, as she joined the group.
“Look in all your pockets!” Johnny suggested.
“Maybe you swallowed it,” Gran’pa remarked.