The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-03-20

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| W. education there Is none more
heartless than that which de-
crees that the marriage of female
teacher shall constitute resignation"
In an east side school a year or two
ago there was First reader class
watched over and ruled by a female
teacher. who was In turn watched over
and ruled by cabinet Of three. These
powers behind the throne were Morris
Mogllewsky, monitor of the goldfish
bowl; Nathan Spiderwitz. monitor of
window boxes, and Patrick Brennan.
leader OF the line. In years they were
very young, bat In worldcraft they
were very old, for the green fields of
their childhood were the swarming
streets and their fairy tales the corner
gossip Of the district. Chief In their
queer assortment Of memories was
that OF kindergarten teacher Of
transcendent charm who had married
and faded from their loving ken. They
had learned the law by that bereave-
mcnt. and now when they found them
selves raised to such high places by
the pleasure Of their sovereign they
kept watchful eyes upon her. Losing
her they would lose love and power.
and love and power were sweet.
d, Morris was the first TO discover def.
mite grounds for uneaslness. He met
his cherished Miss Bailey walking
across Grand street on rainy morn.
Ing. and the umbrella which was pro-
sec:irg her beloved head was being
held 10y a tall stranger IN a long and
baggy coat. After circling increlulous.
~ about this astounding tableau Nor.
ris dashed or TO report 20 his col.
! !eagues. lie found Patrick and Nathan
In the midst Of an exciting game Of
craps. but his pattering feet warned
them Of danger. so they pocketed their
dice and turned TO hear his news.
Say" he painted. Il seen teacher NIT
a man"
-No." said Patrick aghast.
IT'S lier' cried Nathan: its a
sie--
NO. It's no lle." said Morris. with q
sob half Of breathlesgncss and half Of
soTrow. Il seen her for sure. Und the
man carries umbrellas over her NIT
loving looks"
"Ah. g'wan," drawied Patrick:
you're crazy. You don't know what
you're talking about"
Sure do u" cried Morris. u had
once a.auntle what was loving NIT
awful stylish saiesman-he's now floor
waikers-und seen how they makes
Well" said Patrick. Il had a sister
Mary. and she married the rnIIkman.
so ] know tpo. But umbrellas 3aesn't
mean much"
But the loving looks" Morris insist
cd. My auntIe makes such looks on
The salesman-he's now fO9-walliers-
und sooner she marries nit him
'Suy. Patrick" suggested Nathan.
I'll tell you what TO do. Yua nsk her
n Sl,-'s goin' TO get married.
"Saw." said Patrick. -I4rt Morris
ask her. She'd tell him before she'd
tell any Of us She's been soft on him
ever since Christmas. Say. Morris. do
you hear? You'-e got 10 az Teacher
n she's going 60 get married.
''O-ooh. I dasseut! II amt polite
how You says" cried Morris In his
shocked little voice. III amt palite
ron asks IKE that It's nrrce.-
We'll. you've got to do Il nnrway."
said Patrick darkly. "and you've got
10 do II soon. and you've gsf To Irt rs
hear Jon"
"Irs fierce" protested Morris. but
he was overruled by the dominant spir.
II Of Patrick Brennan. that grandson
Of the kings o. Munster and son Of she
policeman on the beat.
Morris opportunity found lin o. the
Ta:T next morning. Isndorc wT~h.
ns'wsky. che gentlcst OF gentle chi'd-rn.
cane 20 school wearing his accustomed
air ~ melancholy shot across with a
tender pride. His subducd Coed
r1orning" was accompanied with n,rrli
strenuous exertlon. directed an.,a-ent.
iy to the removal AMI exhibition ~
portion of his spine After much wTfg.
giing he paused long enough TO say:
''Tracher. what yuu think? I'm GOT a
present for YOU and then recommend.
nj Ms search m another layer ~ his
many fannels. Ills efforts being AZ
length crowned with success. he drew
forth and spread before teachers al.
mIriIg eyes Japanese paper napkin.
"My sister" he explained. ''slc gets
u OF = wcddlngr.''
''Oh. fsndore-' cried the fiattcred
teacher. Its very pretty. Isn't HT'
''rcacher--yiss. ma'an." gurgled lisa.
dorr "its stylish. You could to look
on how stands birds on n and flowers.
Mine sister she gives II 60 me. und I |
gives II 60 you. don't need 10. She |
gives me oil times something the while |
she's got such n fond over me. She |
goes MI times on weddIngea. Most all |
her younge lady friends gettin' mar.
ried. Amt u funny7''
"wcil. no. dear" answered teacher
"You know. nearly all
young ladies' do &C."
Patrick took a pin from teachers
desk and kneeled 20 tie his shoestring.
When he rose the point Of the pin pro
jected half nm inch beyond the frayed
toe Of his shoe, and he was armed.