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t'mld set trembling, waiting, the result very
anxiously.
The master, when thus asaailed, did not
hesitate for n moment. His delicate franc
seemed to dIatc with the spirit evoked by
tho young rullan, and a sincwy strength to
pcrvade him. lie was smaller than his an
ttagonist, but ha'l by judicious training de-
vcIopcd his muscle in a powerful degree
lie threw his ruler away aud grapplcd with
his antagonist, and the struggle for mastery
commenced in carncst-science against
strength. The boys evidently thought their
associate needed no assistance, for thcy did
not move to aid him, and thus the field was
left to the two combatants.
They swaycd this way and that way,
back and forth, hither and thither, strain.
ing and striving, pulling and. jerking, till,
with a master stroke of science, the mas
ter brought the pupil forward on his knees
and then by an adroit twist turned him over
on his back, like turtle at Halls waiting
for the mmolatiug. knife.
Immediately improving his opportunity,
he threw himself upon his ~prostratc foe,
and commenced mauling him in the most
improved chanccry Notwithstanding away
at him, perhaps, in a manner not exactly
sanctioned By tho rules of the ring, but fully
justified by tho eXigcncy Of tho case. The
boys seemed paralysssf with astonishmcnt
at the unexpected result, and the Lullcv,
after IN unsuccessful struggle TO release
himself, roared out lustily for quarter, which
was granted on the condition OF good be-
iIavior while in schooE lie was then allow
cd TO get up, and i'll the vocabulary of the
ring WAS found TO ba severely "punishcd."
His nose had suffered, and his eyes were
severely bungcd up. lie looked the sncakinc
and used up wretch and stood before his
master conquered game chicken. Ills
influence was from that moment gone, and
when the master stood up before lis school,
as calm and COLLECTED rs if he had merely
been setting copy instead of an example,
they sank-into their seats with an implied
| concession that they had found their master.
Not sound was heard from one Of them.
"Wcltnboys;" said he, eff there is any 9th
er one here who is disposed to disobcy me,
| should like to have the matter settled now.
Those disposed to be oLcdicnt, and will
pledge themselves to obedience, will please
rise to their Seats"
They all rose.
"Now will tell you," said he, shat
am disposed to yield equal and exact Justice
to all-kiudly il. you will, but as YOU will,
Cooking significantly at Brown,) DC good
boys and | am your friend. am going to
take botanical stroll in the woods, on Wed.
nesday, and those who behave themselves
we'll in the meantime may accompany me.
DO you wish to goa"
"Ics, sir" was the unanimous voice.
"he felt that he had triumphed, and
| bade them be seated.
"Now, Brown" said he, II must finish
up this matter with you. You seem Sore
in body and spirit, and you may either po
or stay. lfyou think you have been wron1-
cd appeal to those who may right you."
Brown went to his scat and gathered I'm
his books; and, with sncakinS, hann-dor
sort Of a look, he departed. The bows set,
! tied to their studies, and tho school became
cheerful and induatrious.
The next day 1iill Browns mother called
to abuse the teacher for his violence towards
the boy. lle referred her to the school
commttc and badc her good morning. The
school committee invested the case. and said
he had served him right, and the Justice Of
the village would have nothing to do with
it, In weeks time the boy camo and
askcd permission to enter the school, which
was granted without word of reproach or
word OF promise. IIe was evidently cruel.
lie grew to be the best scholar in the school
graduated with honor, became a successful
merchant of Boston, and every wear on his
visit to Rocky Valley, visits the school. and
tolls, with tears in his eyes, tho lesson tho
new schoolmaster taught him, and tho good
It did him.
Thc'new schoolmastcr is now crow;np
Old IN the station where he began SO strange,
1ly dozen years ago. He has his botanical
walks still, when all Of tho school attend with
h''n. he making good behavior the cendi-
ton OF their so doing. These excursions on
wednesday and Saturday afternoons have
quite killed several circ,lsses that .camo into
the village, rs not one of the scholars chose
to deprive himself OF tho walk for the soko
of other attraction.
was at Rocky Valley last winter. on n
"Wednesday, and went down on the pleasant
fpohd near the scbool-housc to indulge in the
OLD sport OF skating, which had not done
for years. Yl,c day was fair and the ice as
clear rs crystal. Hearing tremendous
shouting, l looked towards the end of the
pond, and saw crovd of boys on skates
pursuing man who kept we'll ahead. and
"hch they como up to whera was, like an
army with banners, saw it VIA tho teacher.
lie recognized INC and stopped.
"Ah," says |, "Mr. Judson; I SEQ you are
the same old boy"
"Yes,", replied ho eve are all boys such
days as this, and such skating as tliis.n
Don't the parents think strange of YOU
tor your frivolous conduct o. asked.
i. Yes" said he, "some like those described
'Distrust the azure flower that blossoms on the
As though wlsdom's oldpotato may not flourish
but tho boys are my inspiration, and as thew
are pleased SO am i" :, ''''
lie swept away with his train of bows and
1 happier, band.pe woke glad echoes ont
doors than those who were il chase to BAIT
theschooi-master. lie had never had ooca.