San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-12

luickly's brain all tho learning Il had
ever contained. Having como to this
opinion. no did not despair. but watched
his chance.
Tho education Of the princes. under
the new professor-in-chief, went on
charmingly, Of course Prince Slowboy
had gained such q start, through tho
laundering application Of the charm to
his brothers head, that no always kept q
little In advance Of him, though both
were becoming veritable sages. Tho king
was 80 well satisfied that for some weeks
he had not examined tho boys at all.
Such was the condition Of affairs when
the princes, after long ramble In the
woods, one hot day, lay down and fell
sound asleep. They were all alone. Not
quite alone, however. Soon, from be-
hind large tree trunk peeped q great
pair Of spectacles, and behind them the
sparkling eyes Of the old professor-in-
chief. On his back he carried an enor-
nous bundle Of books. These unfasten-
ing, he sat down back Of the two boys
as they lay on tho ground. and softly
ana nolseiessiy, with wonaerrul swift
ness and patience, rubbed page after
page and volume after volume over the
heads Of both princes. and In the wrong
direction. This done, with chuckle he
gathered up his books and set of TO the
kings palace.
"Your majesty" said he to the king,
when admitted after some difficulty, ~
fear you are mistaken In regard to the
ability Of the young man who occupies
at present the position Of professor-in-
chief. His methods are questionable;
his results are therefore questionable.
May inquire how recently you have
examined the princesy'
And when the king confessed that Il
was now some weeks since he had In
quired Into their progress the old man
continued;
"Then advise you to investigate the
matter at once. Call the young man and
his pupils, and II everything Is well !
will be Off and never trouble you again"
The king thought this very easy and
reasonable way Of getting rid Of the old
gentleman. and 30 he sent for the new
professor-in chief and for the princes,
who had just returned, and proceeded at
once to ask questions.
Well, the result may be conjectured.
Every trace Of knowledge seemed to
have vanished from the boys minds.
Indeed, they could scarcely read. Star
tied moro and more, the king piled them
with every imaginable question. To
their own grief as well a. his, they
found themselves absolutely ignorant.
"Leave tho palacei" shouted the king
to their dismayed teacher. "And, my
good sir, be pleased to resume your for
mer position as professor-in-chief, and
see what you can do for my poor sons.
II their minds are not utterly ruined"
"Your majesty" said the old gentle
man. II will accept my former position
on condition that this young man be re-
tained In your employment, and be CIV
en- equal honor with myself. We may
both be called professors, and there need
be no professor-in-chief. Ihave learned
to admire his ability, and regret my un-
fairness In forcing him 10 teach only the
more stupid Of your sons. We have
both been using magic. end ! propose
We lay II aside from this moment, and
proceed on old fashioned principles.
II agree, my dear sir." cordially as
sented the former tutor, "for I fear that
this magic learning d untrustworthy.
To be sure, It comes quickly, but II van
Ishes as easily, perceive. We have
now an opportunity to mako fresh and
fair start with the princes, for their
knowledge Is equal, since now they both
know nothing. Ipromise your majesty |
hat though their future progress may
be slower than the past, II win be moro
certain and satisfactory"
With this the two professors, the
young one and the old, retired from the
Kings presence TO consult and form plans
;ogether for the education Of the princes.
Having the rare opportunity Of begin
hing again at the start after 20 much ex-
,erience with the same boys, they
hought that something wonderful should
10 accomplished In the teachers art.
and 10 II was; for the HARMONIOUS and
wise plans Of the two professors, work
ng slowly but surely for many yearG,
ave the world two princes whose mar
elous intelligence and wisdom were the
Wonder, not only Of the kingdom over
which they came to reign jointly, but Of
II men.
One word to my lazy readers and
m done. Doubtless the fairy charm Of
,hich / have told you may appear 30
on the occasion Of your noxt
ard lesson that you will wish TO try It
n yourself, undismayed by its sad re-
ults In the case Of the princes. But do ,
ot venture. For everything depends
n moving the book from left TO right,
ut whether Il Is from left 10 right Of
no book, or from the left to the right Of
10 scholar or OF the teacher, l never
ould learn. Therefore. In ignorantly
perating on yourselves, you might
raw from your heads all you already ,,
now, and that would be pity.-Amos
. Wells In The Independents
A peach grower at Marshallville, Ca, !
,tained clear profit OF $1,000 on one
Irload Of peaches shipped TO New York. (