Two things: 1) Today was agriculture day. All the elementary students went to the high school to see animals and farming demonstrations. 2) We have a new class pet--a hamster named Boo.

During a branding demonstration (using wood)...

High School Student: So why would we need to brand cattle?

Justin: So you can tell who they belong to.

High School Student: Right. If John's cows get mixed up with mine, we can use the brands to sort them out and get our own cows back.

Justin: (thinking) Hey, Mrs. B! Can we brand the hamster after lunch?