All Things Bright and Beautiful

How do the farmers refer to Herriot's hands as noted in the memoir, All Things Bright and Beautiful?

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The farmers who call for Herriot to deliver their ewes refer to Herriot's hands as being ladies hands. These hands are small enough for Herriot to work inside the sheep and cause them minimum discomfort.

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All Things Bright and Beautiful