Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-02-24
A Story fer the poyS.

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the school-house, she saw in the entry a
great boy, who went TO another school,
holding two Of her best scholars by the
shoulders, and seeming to feel as though
he was doing something wonderful. John,
the larger of the two boys, seemed angry,
and was scoding and struggling with all
his might, while Willie, though crying,
stood very quietly.
The boys did not see Miss Grey until
she said: "Well, Amos" The large boy
looked around, saying, "Ier see, hers two
o yer boys been fighting, and I'm a
holdin' of 'em till you come" '"Iou
may release them," said the teacher-and
they very gladly followed her into the
school room, leaving Amos to go about his
business.
After ringing the bell for the children
to be seated, Miss Grey said: Snow,
John aud Willie may come and tell me
what has happened" Johns eyes were
still flashing, and his hands were clenched
while Willie, to the surprise of all, was
still crying. This was very unusual, for
he was a manly boy, and never cried for
lrfes SO the teacher asked, "Willie, why
are you cryins?" "My head aches -
was the reply and then Miss Grey no.
ticed that his thick curly hair was matted
with blood. Some water and sponge were
quickly brought, and upon washing away
the blood large bruisc showed itself
After this was properly cared for, the
teacher turned to John saying, "JOhn, you
may tel me about it."
"Why," said John, still looking as if
he was not ready to give up his fight, "'he
boys were playing ball, and Frank Bar
rows threw it away down the street, and
Bill'-"John," said Miss Grey very grave
ly. John Gigetted a little under her ear
nest look, aud then went on, "and Willie
and | both started for it. got to i, first,
and just as stopped to pick it up, Willie
pushed me down. "What then ?" iu-
quired the teacher Johns face flushed,
aud his eyes fell, as he said-''I hit him
a lick"
"Did you make that bruisc?" "Yes'm,
I guess So"
"Did Willie strike back 2" "No, ma am;
he doubled up his fist all ready, but
guess he thought be couldn't beat me-"
"Willie, you pushed John down, did
you?" ayes, ma'am," and Willie's
honest eyes were raised to his teachers;
"but did not mean to: | stubbed my
toe aud fell against him, and, as he was
stopping, pushed him down on his face"
"What did you do when John struck
you?' 81 had a great mind to strike,
too, but thought Of something, aud then
| told him was sorry hurt him" said he.
"Why was it necessary for Amos to
hold vou?' 81 didn't think there was
need of it, and he half laughed in spite
Of his aching head; "but he took John iu
,ne hand, aud me in the other, and kept
telling US to quit or bed thrash US both.
am sorry if | hurt John in falling against
him, for | really did not mean to-"
"Yes he did, tOo;'' interrupted John,
lngrily, she wanted Frank to think he
vas faster runner than !, and was mad
because | beat him."
"You may sit down." said the teacher;
and, John, I wish you to think the mat
er over, remembering Willie's explana-
ion, which | believe to be true one;
md at recess you may tell me who has
,een to blame"
The boys sat in the same desk, SO John
urned his back to Willie, and getting as
ar from him as possible, took up book
nd pretended to be studying very hard
PRESENTLY he wished for pencil, and re-
nembered that he had left his upon the
cacher's table. He raised his head, and
sked for the pencil; but class was reci-
ing, and Miss Grey wished no one to cross
be room until the class was seated.
"May lend him mine 2" asked Will
e; and noticing the glance of approval
'hich accompanied the permission, to do
S he wished, selected his best pencil and
laced it before John. "Take it, john"
aid Miss Grey, as she saw he did not
eem to notice it.
John picked it up, but, instead Of using
he began turning it over and over, and
ooklng at it as thought it was some strange
ling he had never seen before. His tea.
her was watching him, and soon she saw
tear roll down his cheek, then another, /,
last he laid his head upon the desk and
'bbcd aloud. Miss Grey went to him,
I'd laying her hand on his head, asked,
what is the matter?" John sobbed out,
1 am sorry struck Willie" "Would
,u like to tell him SOP "Yes'm," and
e sobs almost clicked him as be turned =,
Willie and said: "Please forgive me,
lille; l am sorry | struck you. Imight :
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