Tom laughed at her when he saw her step in a "cow pile" and grimace. "Girl, you're a good worker, and you would make a good farmer's wife, but I don't think you'll ever get used to cow shit."

Jennifer was a little surprised that her Dad said "shit" to her, because she knew he really disdained profanity. She smiled, "You got that right. I don't like shit on me! How about I go take a shower and fix some lunch?"

Tom laughed. "Sure, go wash the shit off of you and make us some sandwiches. I still have to move some hay in the barn," he told her. "By...