The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1868-12-04


afternoon school was dismissed, and then
only to obtaiRshis cap. Everything went
smoothly, aad4Or week none heard any
thing Of making the teacher face the mu-
t1ic. That had been tried, and the lnsti
gators came out playing second fiddle.
| But time passed, and those who detroy-
ed the piece Of mind and rule of SO many
teachers, began to think that Adolphus
| Graham was not invincibe after all. l
overheard Ben and Anthony Reeves talk
ing one day, beneath the bushes, and be-
lieving they were plotting, l heard few
words as they separated
He amt bigger than a peck of cider
apples, said Ben. Il tell you both of US
could take him and carry him out Of the
school house just as easy as nothing"
Course We could.
Aud We will do it.
That's so.
They separated. / went to Graham and
told him what had heard.
Dad you hear any name?' he asked.
NO"
They do not mean me- he said. "They
were talking of some one else"
said no more. but saw that he was ups
on his guard. The plan, however, was not
long In croppl9s out
| Henrietta Reeves-quite willing, have
not the least doubt-was selected Is the
Instrument OF, aggravati0n. Several times
already had she been rebuked for improper
conduct, but to no effect At length era
ham approached her seat. A hush per-
vaded the school-room, for all saw another
Crisis was at hand,
Il should extremely dislike to punish 3
| young lady of your years and advance
h.. ,k..,t
mean SO much but you do not heed my
suggestions and | must be obeyed in this
room. SO surely "a you create disturbance
again, in violation of the rules shall pun
ish you. y
saw significant glances exchanged be-
tween Ben and his confederate and these
telegraphed to the latters sister when the
! teachers back was that way. Instantly .
wsd Of paper was hurled across the room,
striking the master across the bead rs he
was turning round.
Instantly he came that way. Both OF
the leaders rose in their seats, snd l knew
there would be no backing out. One or
two others half arose ready TO open the
door In anticipation Of their teacher $
forced departure.
VIII you step out upon the eoor =
that Individual asked addressing Henrietta.
No, wont, was the reply.
Then | must help yeu.
Thus speaking, he moved forward, and
extended one hand bu, did not ressa her
side. Over the benches came two bury
forms, bounding up TO the scene Graham
With a terrible blow on the ear of Ben, pill
ed him away beneath oss Of the benches.
Anthony sprang back upon seeing the &C
cidept which had aefall-n his colsrsde, Sad
Srasped tough ashen stick which had
long been used ~ poker.
Take your seat, sir commanded the
teacher, advancing towards him.
But Anthony maintained his beligerent
position, looking anxiousiy for the appear
ance Of his comlade, and making threaten
lbs motions towards Graham.
Suddenly the latter rushed upon him.
There WAS = motion to strike, but tee blow
was parted, AMI. the next moment tho frl-
los lay ga>plng upon the aoOr.
"Op.n the door - - the order ne1,
given 70 one Of th. boys who bad held him.
self III readiness to obsy the Same eehssi
troas y III aerest source.
1t ~as deise, asi 4raspinS one at time
of the fallen buille, BY TIE s,Il@-, CIR; ham
dragged them 10 the door and pitched the n
forth,
You can come in when you wish to ID
so, and will behave yourselves properly,
he said, upon closing the door.
Henrietta attempted to leave the room,
bat she wse detained and placed in thu
centre OF the floor in view Of the entire
school, where she seemed to feel tire AK
wardness Of her position inne>-!y. Up,
on PROMISE Of better behavior, soc ws.s ~
loved to resume her seat.
Beu ana bis comrSie did not return tina,
day, aud for several days their r4~4~s vvr.
vacant. Sooa after, however, they sppear
ed again, and during the b-lasce Of tn,
school none were more quiet or studioU.
than they
They had learned to respect Aaolpka.
Graham, not only for HI, Qualities - Z
teacher, bur for bodily pyoress and csur
ase OF hish ordtr.
There we're no more attempts ~ bavt
him face tie nu>ic," ard for s-vera
years he taught tie winter term in tina
school house, gaining fresh laursls each
succeeding year.