Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-01-07

each and every one of you that you know
how to behave properly. in school,
waited some minntes, but no one
arose. But could see that Mr.. John
Putney was uneasy. He seemed TO be
fearing that I was compromising him in
advance of his will. However, l appear
ed not to notice him.
Very well,' said I, with a grateful
smile, l thank you for your assurance.
And now | am going to place the govern
ment of the school at your Disposal
You are all voters, and l wish you to
exercise the privilege. Shall we have,
during the coming three months, an or
DERBY, model school? All in favor OF
that will hold up their right hands,
The girls commenced first. Come,
urged, L want you all to vote one way
or the other. l shall think all who dc
not vote on this side mean to vote on
the other. All up? By this time every
right hand was up, save Putney's and
divers. The latter had got his hand
half up, when saw Putney catch it by
the elbow and pull it back.
Down. said. Now, are there any
of the opposite mind?'
John Putney hesitated, but 7 saw that
ne was anxious to raise his hand.
Ifthere are any who do not wish an
orderly school, should be pleased to
know it, l resumed, for am determ.
ined not to have scholars here who need
TO be forced into obedience. | am not
fond of punishing.'
Putney's hand came up with a nerv.
ous jerk, and saw him try to push Oil
ver's up; but [ had caught the latter's
eye, and he gave up to the influence oi
an imploring glance.
What is your name?' 1 asked.
My name is John Putney, the world
over? he replied in a coarse. impudent
tone; but yet there was an effort in it,
And do not desire good, orderl,
SCHOOL, resumed.
Wal, l don't care much ope way moi
tother, he answered, in the same tone
but with increasing effort, and could see
too, that he was trembling his strength
away fast.
Very well,' I said, in firm, but We
kind tone. Ifsuch is your opinion, ther
your presence here will not only be use.
less to yourself, but of great detriment Il
the rest of the school. So you can re
tire before we proceed any further. Blu
should you at any time make up you
mind to come in with a determination +,
be orderly and gentlemanly, you can re
turn
As spoke I stepped down and open
ed the door,
You can leave said.
'S'possin' I'd ruther stay here 2 he re
turned, turning pale.
But you can't stay here I resumed
in tone and with look that made hin
start. We cannot have you here
For the GOOD of the school, and for thl
good of the school alone, you must leave
l can wait but moment longer
The fellow was determined to try m,
strength. But he might as well hav,
thought of facing lightning-bolt.
was nerved up to my most powerful
mood. 1felt in my arms and hands, tina
were | then where Sampson once was
| could have pulled down the pillars 0
the temple-roof.
| [ walked slowly up to the mans seat
(tor he was man in age and size, com
ing one and twenty within a month"; an,
placed my hand upon his collar. HI
grasped the low edge of the desk befor
him and held on. With one mighty ef
fort-an effort that surprised myself
tore the fellow from his seat. and raise,
him above my head l strobe on to tn
outer entry, and when 1 had gained tn
door stone, cast him down upon tb
snow. He scrambled to his feet, and
with an oath rushed towards me.
struck him between the eyes and knocke.
him down. went and lifted him Ut
and then told him to 90 home. He ca,
one look into my face from out of his al
ready swelling eyes, and then, with NUT
terings Of vengeance, he walked away.
l returned to the school room, and. q
course, found the scholars all at the win
dow, or, rather, rushing back 10 thei
seats:
- Now" said, with a kindly smiIe
: "suPpose We try that vote over AGAR
for. really, / feel deep, earnest desire t
have the whole school with me. A
who are desirous of having an orderl,