The Christmas tree forest at Rebuff Goat Orphanage is without a doubt the best Smalltown has to offer — in just about every category.
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Not all that glitters is gold, but Christmas trees from the Rebuff goat orphanage usually rank high on Smalltown’s export list.
“The green, glittering tree I sent to Stirling is worth its weight in gold,” says Farmer Rebuff of Rebuff Goat Orphanage, chin held high. “Yet the Stirling City Council flat-out refuses to pay the invoice—15,500 pounds, postage included.”
“It’s stingy, and totally unnecessary,” he adds, exasperated and in thick rural dialect. “That tree was one of the finest I’ve chopped in years.”
Rebuff Farm and Goat Orphanage has been sending trees to Stirling for years,” we say, trying to comfort him—mainly because we don’t know what else to say. “Why do you think Smalltown's sister city acts out like this now?”
“Good question,” mutters Farmer Rebuff. “I felled the tree in March and mailed it in mid-April.”
“In April?” we ask, slightly horrified. “Shouldn’t it have arrived before Christmas?”
“There’s nothing in the agreement that says that,” he replies firmly. “I send out products when I’ve got time. And before Christmas? Forget it—I’ve got my orphaned baby goats to look after. They deserve a holiday too.”
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