A farmer possesses a unique cow with golden horns, cared for by his beautiful daughter, Drusilla. She tends to the cow in a picturesque meadow, where she enjoys singing and milking the cow, which produces exceptional milk. Their life is prosperous until one day, after a night of festivities, Drusilla falls asleep and awakens to find the cow missing. Determined to find her, she sets off on a search. During her quest, she encounters the King, who, upon learning of her loss, offers to adopt her as a princess if he finds the cow. Drusilla, torn between her love for her father and the opportunity for a royal life, ultimately agrees. The King takes her to a seminary for princesses, where she is educated in various royal arts, but she remains unhappy, longing for her father and home. As time passes, the King searches for the cow but cannot find her, leading to rumors that Drusilla fabricated the story to become a princess. Eventually, the King dismisses her from the seminary, believing she deceived him. Returning home, Drusilla is overjoyed to find the cow has returned, bringing with her baskets filled with gold and jewels. The King, now convinced of Drusilla's honesty, offers her the chance to be a princess again, but she declines, preferring to stay with her father and care for the cow. They build a grand castle that resembles their old cottage, and Drusilla finds happiness in her simple life. The King and Queen visit often, and eventually, they persuade her to accept a title as a countess, allowing her to maintain her independence while still being part of the royal circle.
By Mary E. Wilkins · First published 1910 · Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Children's Literature