Do goats and humans have similar qualities? This short story fictionalizes some historical figures during the California gold rush and compares some actions to a herd of goats. Goats and humans are more similar than we think. Of course, we can't talk to goats, but we can observe them. After becoming annoyed with people Jacqueline (The Lady) decided to bring in goats. Goats from all over the world. She watched closely as her goats interacted but she couldn't see what happened to them as they passed over the hill