The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-24
BY HELENA DAVIS.

One day something happened at school which so upset Bricktop that he could scarcely get through the day. It was during examination time, md Bert French, friend of Bricktops, and one of his favorltes, was caught cheating on his examination papers. Brlcktop, sitting near Bert, was the only pupil in the room who discovered that Bert was not answering his ques- tlons in an honest way. At first Brlcktop could not believe his eyes. and condemned himself for doubting Bert's honesty. But what he had seen so impressed him that he unconsciously turned his eyes toward Bert again, taking pains however, to not be seen watching him, and thls time there was no doubtlng the fact that Bert was cheating. From his cuff he drew a small paper, which he held in the palm of his left hand, and which he scrutinlzed closely, getting information from 1t, no doubt, In answer to some question which otherwise he could not have answered cor rectly. Then Bricktop saw him repeatedly slip a leaf-which was evidently torn from one of his textbooks-from his vest pocket, and, holding 1t under his desk top, look 1t over before writing answers to certain questions. Yes, he was cheat ing-cheating at his exam. It shocked Brcktop to find this dishonest trait in a boy whom he had always liked and ad- mired greatly
 For fully i've minutes Bricktop forgot hIs own papers, that lay on his desk be- fore him, and, as the pupils were timed on each study, Bricktop was obliged to turn in one of his papers before he had quite finished 1t, thus getting lower per centage on 1t than he otherwise would have done.
 At recess Bricktop, all disposition to play gone, sought Bert on the playground and asked him to walk round the grounds with him, as he had something of vital importance to talk about. Bert gaily ac- quiesced. laughingly asking: What can have made you so serious, old chap? You look as glum as Bluebeard. Don't think you have missed on any of your papers, do youl''
 ''1 wish that was the only trouble, Bert" replied Brlcktop. in a grave voice. ''Missing-honestly missing-would be far better than passing dishonestly. What do you say?" And Bricktop stopped and looked his friend straight in the eyes.
 Bert's face grew crimson, but he pre- tended to not understand Bricktop's mean ing. Why" he said, in calm voice. ''I'm not so sure about that. It won't do to fall to pass. you know. Still. it's bet ter to do so honestly, of course. But you won't miss in your exam. You never do. Fact Is, you're usually the head of the class. Last year"
 Bricktop stopped him with a wave of the hand and said: Bert if I fall to pass 1t will be due to my low percentage In history. I failed to get the last Ave ques- tions answered. Five out of ten Is miss, you know."
 "whew-w-w," whistled Bert. How could you fail on history-you, who are always so proficient fin that studyf Non sense; you'll go through like greased lightning"
 If fall it will be due to my not an- swering those last questions In history, and l knew every one of them. too.'
 linen why didn't you answer themT asked Bert, turning his eyes away; some how, he couldn't look Bricktop in the face.
 Bert I-I-saw one I've always