Math story · Paddock pups
Quarter of Twelve Pears

Twelve pears waited in a kind little pile for four hungry goats.
A quarter each, said Spike. How many is one quarter of twelve?
Suzy split the pile: three and three and three and three. A quarter of twelve is three.
They gave each goat three pears. Soft eye held the queue.
Not four because Biltong looked charming. Charm is not a divider.
Goats chewed honest. Fair shares keep the yard calm.
Adventure Cap wanted a bigger slice for the boldest goat. Care kept quarters fair.
Thinking Cap habit: split equal, then hand out. Cap does not magic-solve appetite.
Little Thunder declined pear catering consultancy with mahogany pride.
Kids: twelve biscuits for four friends — three each. Share, then check.
Farm fractions are kindness you can count.
Lead keeps the share honest for every goat.
Twelve. Four goats. Three each.
¼ of twelve = three.