The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-24

real shame" said Bricktop. But it's an injustice to the teacher to the school. to his parents Once cheating means do- ing 1t again unless something is done to make him see the matter in it's true light. Now, what am l to do, Riddles? think Pm the only person who knows this of Bert. l cannot make up my mind to speak of 1t to the teacLer That would be tattlng"
 The Twins were silent for several min utes. Then Bettie said How would 1t do to write note to your teacher telling her that Bert cheated at exam. and not sign any name 10 It?'
 Why Bettie." exclaimed Briektop fin astonishment. Write an anonymous let ter?'
 "Go to him this evening and talk 1t over in his own room," said Lettle. Just put yourself in his place and ask him what he would think of a boy who would act so.'
 "Yes, do you remember the time Bert was so indignant because he found sone- one had robbed his trout line of the ish?' cried Bettle. Just recall that to his mind. He may say that he was rob bing no one by cheating at his exam; but explain to him that he was cheating his best lend-himself-out of his rights He also robbing himself Of one of his best friends respect by doing so, and if 1t were to become generally known he would be despised by all who are now his friends"
 You're q regular little preacher" de- clared Brlcktop, patting Bettie on the shoulder. Your advice shall be acted upon. I'll appeal to the better side of Bert. using your argument. I shall go there tonight"
 As soon as supper was over Brlcktop went to call on Bert French. He was ad- mtted by Bert, himself. who wore a guilty and uneasy look when he saw who was ringing the door bell. For moment he feared Bricktop had come to tell hls mother al out his cheating at his cxami- nation that afternoon. But Bricktop put his mind at rest by whispering In the hall: .
 q must have little private talk with you Bert. I'm here as a friend. Trust me one.'
 They went straightway to Bert's own room, md there a long and earnest con- yersation was held. At the end of an hour Bricktop arose 10 go. Bert clasped both his hands, saying: Brick. you're a real brick. How can I ever thank you for the service you have rendered me in showing me up to myself in my true col ors How strange that people will try to cheat and rob themselves. l see my er- TOTS now as 1 never had seen them be- fore. l shall go to the teacher privately tomorrow and confess my dishonesty and beg her to give me another trial on the two branches just passed oyer, history and orthogrnphy. And I'll explain that il was Bricktop-
 No, no, don't mention my name. Bert. It Isn't necessary. Just tell her you have come to see the matter In it's true light and don't want to pass dishonesty. So far as I'm concerned, no one except Bet tie and Lettle shall ever hear one breath of this matter. Go on as of old, old chap. and I'll help you on any of your work that you fear you are behind in. I'm anxious to see you win on your merit. It's so much more satisfactory to know that what you've got was got honestly"
 And that night The Twins clapped their hands happily when Bricktop whispered to them in their room: It's all right. Bert will never cheat ngain. But I never would have thought out the way to make him see his fault without the aid of you precious kiddies."