The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-19

put his sister into the bolster case, checking her
vivid denunciauous by a judcious application of
the pillow After breakfast it impossible 10 get
him ready iu time. his rubbers had been hidden
by rcyenEcful sister, and the bus was Kept waiting
fully I'VE minutes 20 the irritation of the driver, who
made up the lost interval at a. rapid pace ms
joted the children about and frightened the youngest
that they arrived at The kindergarten bumped
and breahless. and only too disposed 90 take ouense
at the first opportunity This opportunity Philip sup
piled. AS they sWamed out of the bus he Urltdted
Joseph Zukohsky by flat contradiuon Of his pleased
statement that he lead the line into the house
"Oh no, you ain'ti' said Philip.
Joseph stared and reiterated his assertion Philip
again denied H. He did nothing 20 prevent Joseph
from assuming the head OF the line but his tone was
most exasperang and Joseph sat down ON the lowest
step of the bus and burst into angry tears-he was
not a person Of strong character
some of the more sympathetic children Joined their
tears 20 his and the others disputed violently If
vaguely. they lacked clear idea of the dhculty. but
that fact ala not prevent eager craftsmanship Two
perpleNed teachers quieted the outbreak and mar
pt1in ~ & IfssfaI ala,Ir .recausa he walks Along
quietly; the other supporting Joseph whose shout
ders heaved couyusyely he burst out into irregu-
Jar and startling sobs 1t was felt that the day had
They sat down ON the han floor aud began to pull
off their rubbers and mufiers AS Philips eye fell TO
the level of his feet dsagreeabe association stirred
his thoughts. and in moment it had taken definite
form-hs rubbers had been stolen and hidden. His
expression grew i'm his eyes he looked balefully about
him. Mauntha Judd piouretted across his field of
vision, yalnslortous I'm new plaid apron Win I'M
practicable pockets Her pEtails bobbed behind her.
She had just placed her dminutive rubbers neatly
with tight little cothespn provided for the purpose
Casually, and as If unconscious that Marantha was
curiosity mcawate, Philip took his own clothespln
and adjusted it 10 his nose. 10 gave him an odd
and 90 Marantha "a distinguished appearance, and
she inquired of him if the sensations he experienced
were pIeasurabe His answer expressed unconditional
Affirmation and. unciaspng her cothespin, Marantha
snapped it vigorously over her own up-tiited little
feature sharp ana unconpfo"lsns t"e4h Was , lle
result and Marautha shrelug, tore OF the clothes
DIN with jerk that sent little Richard Willets reel
ng against his nelghbor out or me coHIusiouflch-
ard was timOrous creature and fully convinced that
the entire kindergarten meditated continual assault
upon his small person-rose the ending voice OF Ma
lautha:
To her tangled accusations the bewhdered teacher
paid scaut heed
fault with Philip she said reprovlngly. What II
he did put his clothespn ON his nosee Ii was fool
ish thing TO do, but why need you do lt! You nave
made more trouble than he, Marantha Tor you lrlShl-
ened little Richard!"
Maranthas desperation was dreadful 10 witness.
She realized that her vocabulary was hopeessy made
quate to her situation; she knew herself unable 20
present her effectively but she felt that she was
the victim OF garng injustice; HtI ol'n 9uNC.sl,
as the tears Of Joseph Zukoasky.
The youneet assistant now appeared ON lhe sceil5,
Miss Hunt wants TO know why you're SO late VITA
thcm" she incurred. "She hopes nQthing's the mat
Ger. Mrs. r. b. NJ smith is here today TO- visit the
primary schools and Kindergarten and.
"Oh goodness The attempted consolation of Ma
shes always read Stanley Halls last article that
proves that what he said before was wrong! come
along. Marantha and don't be foolish little girl
s eiss longer We shall be late '0' the morning sNF
Tnstairs a large circle was forming under critical
scrutiny of a short stout woman with crinkly gray
hair. They took their pIaces-Marauth1 pnk-noS'd
and mutiuous. Joseph not yet recovered from dis
PRESSING tendency burst out into gulung sohs-he
was naturally pessimistic AND treasure his greV-
ances indefinitely. Philips eyes were liked upon the
NOW what shall we sing" inquired the PRINCIPAL
hrlskly. II think We WIN lTl I.7s.'" ,,-s'r r,,-
ne doesn't look very happy this morning Perhaps
In u husky voice Joseph suggested "AIv Heart Is
Ella a-Har In r-FIIt %
ing question Eddy Brown had proposed HAPPY Greet
ing 90 the Rain suthcieniF nAueAn REQUEST .S
there was absolutely no indication of that climatic
condition. past. present future EDDY possessed
the not unusual combination OF weak mga ana
"a strong voice. and though the piano prelude WIS
that Of J0sephs choice. the effect of a voice near
him starting the wen known air Of his own sus-
Inc t Justify Marautha, whose suscaptbliues were.
like those Of others of her SEX distinctly snarpened
f6- the rival chorus and upheld Joseph with AN her
powers of heart and voice. The tunes ln question
What similar and a few seconds of chaotic dscords
amazed Mrs r.. b. H. Smith and veNed the teachers.
Now see ON what slight thread events are strung.
what she lhnotehlF 9IpIos,'I So DI @ az 49,,
standing of the song selected Influenced one OF me
teachers 20 announce the subsequent songs herself.
This led AIRS r. B. H. Smllh To suppose JnIl me
teacher was selecting a the thus depryiug the
children of the divine not 90 saw formative privilege
of individual choice. This opinion ion turn. Ted her
to beckou of the assistants 90 her and describe
her own system oil aN4Neni'E anu 'o..,ll'.iE' os d"
ceaseless series Of questions the interested co-ope-
zion of the thI's Intelligence Iu order 90 do this,
she added. the subjects or song and story must ID"
moro simple than was POSSIBLE If complex historical
incidents were used. She indicated her willingness
TO relate the children model story of this order
calling the teachers attention Hl advance 60 the a-
most Incredible certainty that would characterize the
chulrens anticipation of the events thus Judicously
and psycholosIcaly selected.
The arm-chaire. shortly 90 contain much acute
anticipation. ranged neatly ~ both sides of the
long room. Some m8chc influence caused the odici-
ang teacher To- appoint Philip Co lead one-hah of the
circle to- the chairs and Marutha the other. More
than one visitor had been wont To- remark the una
umity with which this exercise was performed. Each
child grasped his lttle chair by the and, hold
ing &c before him. carried 20 90 It's appointed place
I'm the circle So wei had they learned the maneuyer
that the piano chords were sufficient monitors, and
the three teachers having the line safely started
gathered around their visitor 20 hear more of the
theory.
Under what impression Philip labored. with what
malignant power he had made pact is unknown. lie
had no appearance OF planning darSly; his actions
seemed the result Of instantaneous inspiration stand
ing before his chair 10 about 10 take his seat.
ne subsidized partially, them gruspiug the arms. half
bent over he Uaddlgd toward the circle This natural
method Of transportation commended itself i'm
twIuHiug Co his line and. without The slightest dis
Experience should have taught Marautha the futity
of following his example, but she of age when
experience appeals bat slightly. and determined To
. excel him. 40 the risk of falling mt every step
her already injured nose she bent over so FAR that
the legs her chair pointed almost directly upward.
Her line followed her and, waddling sufug snome-
Ike they made for The circle. liz had an the effect
OF a carefully inculcated drill and to Mrs. r. b. NJ.
Smith the effect incEprcSslbly indscreeL