The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-06-16

first came to him in my sweeping
glance I caught his eye. He tried hare
to keep up his gaze, but in q very fer
seconds bis lids trembled and his eye
sank. knew I could conquer him il
some way.
Stephen Oliver was not so tall as Put
ney, though some said he was stronger
But he was better man. His face wa:
more intelligent, and he seemed to have
some pride. -.
As soon as all was still 1 made a fen
remarks I opened my desk and drew
forth the ponderous ferule and raw. hide
"Do these belong to any one of the
school?" 1 asked, holding them up: ;,
No one answered. I then asked Lydia
Bonney if she knew to whom they be-
longed. She said she believed theil
last teacher brought them. l then
stepped down and put them into the
stove.
| After this T told the scholars I had
come there to teach them-to help them
to an education which should fit them
better for the various paths in life they
might be called upon to pursue. :! pic.
tured to them the educated man and NO.
man in contrast with the ignorant, and
urged them to weigh well the consider.
ations I gave them. called up all my
powers Of imagination and simplifcation.
aAnd MORE" said 1, ri have come to
help give you this education, if you
will only receive it. And in order to
gain it properly-in order to have prof:
table school, we must have order and
regularity. We must all behave proper
ly. Now, am sure you do not know so
much of arithmetic, geography, history,
grammar, and other branches of school
education as I do; consequently I feel it
my duty to impart to you all the infor-
| nation upon these subjects which I can.
But believe of that other qualification
of scholar you know as much as l do.
| You certainly know how to behave. You
know how to behave properly-how to be
quiet, studious, and peaceable. IT there
| is scholar present who does not know
how to do this, will he or she arise?. /!
am in earnest. If no one rises, shall
consider that I have an assurance from
each and every one ofyou, that you know
how to behave properly in school,"
I waited some minutes, but no one
arose. Icould see that Mr.. John Put
ney was uneasy. He seemed to be fear
ing that I was compromising him in ad.
vance of his will. However, appeared
not to notice him.
every WE'LL" said 1, with graceful
smile, IT thank you for your assurance.
And now I am going to place the govern
ment of the school at your disposal.
You are all voters, and wish you to e1-
ercise the privilege. Shall we have, du-
ring the coming three months, an. order
| ly, model school? all in favor of that
will hold up their right hands"
The girls commenced first. Come" l
urged, II want you all to vote one way
or the other. shall think all who do
not vote on this side mean to vote on the
other. All up? By this time every right
hand WAS up save Putuey's and divers.
The latter had got his hand half up,
when I saw Putney catch it by the ell
bow and pull it back.
"Dowp," 1 said. >"Now, are there any
of the opposite mind?"
John Putney hesitated, but saw that
he was anxious to raise his hand.
eff there are any whe do not wish an
orderly school, should be pleased to
know it," resumed, "for l am derter'
mined not to have scholars who need to
be forced into obedience. I am not
fond Of furnishing"
Putney's hand came up with nervous
Jerk, and I saw him try to push divers
up; but I had caught the latter's eye,
and he gave up to the influence of an
imploring glance.
''What is your name?" I asked. -.
"My name is John Putney, the world
over I" he replied in coarse, impudent
tone, but yet there was an effort in it;
Sand do you not desire good, order
ly school?" resumed.
"Wal, don't care much one way nor
tother." he answered in the same tone,
but with increasing effort and l could
see, too, that he was trembling and his
strength giving away fast.
"Very WE'LL" I said, in firm, but yet
kind tone. 'If such is your opinion,
then your presence here will not only be
useless to yourself, but of great detriment
to the rest of the school. So you can
retire before we proceed any further.
But should you at any time make up
your mind to come in with a determina'
tiou to be orderly and gentlemanly you
can return"
AS spoke I stepped down and opened
the door.
"You can leave" 1 said.
"Sposin' I'd ruther stay hereF" he re-
piled, turning pale. -,
"But you can't stay herep ! resumed
in tone and with look that made
him start. owe cannot have you here.
For the good of the school, alone, you
must leave. I can wait but moment
longer"
The fellow was determined to try my
strength. But he might as we'll have
thoug hit of facing lightning bolt. !
was nerved up to my most powerful
mood. I felt in my arms and hands that
were 1 then where Samson once was,
could have pulled down the pillars ol
the temple-roof.
+ walked slowly up to the mans seat
(for he was man in age and size, com
ing one.and.twenty within a month";
and placed my hand upon his collar
He grasped the edge, Of the ,.9?ss low dess es's
before him and held on: With one
mighty efort-an effort that surprised
myself-I tore the fellow from his seat
and raised him above my head! Istrode
on to the outer entry, and when
gained the outer door-stone, cast him
upon the snow. He scrambled to bis
feet, and, with an oath, rushed toward:
me. struck him between the eyes anc
knocked him down. I went and lifted
him up, and then told him to 60 home
He cast one look into my face from ou
of his already swelling eyes, and then
with mutterings of vengeance, he walked
away.
returned to the school-room, and, o
course, found the scholars all at the win
dows, or, rather, rushing back to thei
seats.