Jesse Matthews, being a good farmer, loved good animals. He always wanted to have the best. He accumulated a small group of registered Holstein dairy cows, which he was very proud of. He was especially happy when his cows would win at the county fair or some other show, and his cattle won many prizes.
One day he had a young cow that was surplus that he wanted to sell. The cow buyer that worked the area came by to look at her. He was satisfied with the cow and the price was fair. Jess said, “Before you take her I have to tell you something that you cannot see. She only gives milk from three quarters of he udder.” An infection had caused her to lose the producing ability in one quarter. This problem could not be seen when the cow was dry and out of production. The buyer noted that the udder problem made everything different so he left without the cow. Jesse left to resume his farm work.
A short time latter the buyer knocked on the door and asked for Jess. Eva, his wife, reported that he had left. The buyer said, “You know Mrs. Matthews you have the most hones husband I have ever met. He didn’t have to tell me about the cow’s problem, I would have never known. I’m going to buy that cow because of the respect that I have for your husband.” He wrote out the check and took the cow.
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