The Washington herald., 1911-07-30

Oates TO see what effect the startling
IA announcement had upon Miss Mac
HN kay. He was glad to see that she
I'D showed no signs Of fear, and her
words quickly reassured him.
Il expected to meet with bitter oppositlon,
Abe; so you need not fear but l shall do
any part. l have come with that intention.
s"Perhaps you had better wait at the house,
while 60 down and put stop to their
Don't you worry about me-" she replied.
II am able TO take care of myself. If had
MT thought 50, shouldn't have come here
With. you for leader, am not afraid to 60
Had Abe needed any stimulation, these
words must have Furnished him the inspira-
tion; but he did not, and his hesitation was
solely on her account.
"Where il Rose, on"
Down there. Rose and Kit Coin we're
clnching Sam when | come to tell you what
was happening"
ION Dates, you are q coward" exclaimed
Abe. ~ should advise you to keep away
from the place, as you are likely to get
II wouldn't take that from anybody else,
Abe; but from you, it's all right"
Without stopping to reply, Abe started to-
ward the scene Of the disturbance, Miss Mac
kay keeping BY his side; the children aL staring
'tIs she the new teacher" one at last
found voice to say. We'll. ! should think
Abe had made fool Of us."
Guess you don't know how smart she II"
said O xhS % was sad @ to say Tord.d WORD n b;e tine
an excuse to keep along with them to the
barn, and thus keep clear from the brunt OF
the fight, II there was to be any.
Unmindful of the remarks their appear.
ance was drawing upon themselves, Abe and
gathered about and in the nondescript SCHOOL
house.
Here comes Abe and the new teacher"
called ont one, and the cry was taken up
by others in unguarded whispers, until the
sharp kissing announcements were heard on
every hand.
As Abe and Miss Macksy entered the
school room" the confusing cries and sounds
were instantly stopped, except in one corner,
wheE @ an NJ energetic % struggle & ESrsS so,rs on tb.
wellknown voice of Sam Flutters. I'll lick
yer all ef yer don't!"
Abe quickly saw three smaller boys strug.
Cling with the bully, and evidently trying to
pull him to the Go Ss On One Of the
Sam--he recognized as his brother, Ambrose.
whats tire trouble, Rose?" he asked,
Fastening to the place.
In an instant the struggle ceased, and the
boy addressed made answer:
"Tm glad you've come, Abe. Sam was
pulin' down the decorations, but Kit, Little
Queer, an me was jes bound he shouldn't.
My if he amt got a sore head it's awful
funny, fer / chunked him"
"Thatn do, Rose! I'm sorry you got into
wrangle, boys. The teacher has come
Abe had made no effort to attack Sam,
who looked sullenly upon him, at a loss
what to say. Miss Mackay, evidently think
ing prompt action the better course to pur-
sue, rang the bell for the assembled children
to come to order, when a scampering in
stantly began, as the boys and girls impetu-
o:sly sought the seats they had selected.
Sam had some friends about him, and with
these he stood looking Abe defantly in the
face, with furtive glances ever and anon to-
ward the teacher, until she said:
Il wish every one would 90 to q seat,
after which / will take down the names OF
ali who wish to remain in the school, You
have got the room arranged beautifully, and
know it will make delightful school
room"
Abe Immediately started toward an unoc.
cupied seat to the right Of Miss Maekay, so
in moment all were seated, except Sam
and his adherents, who stood at the extreme
right Of the floor.
"Do you wish to remain in the school,
boys? asked the teacher, In a pleasant
tone.
"Be You the teacher?" said Sam, in un-
feigned amazement, having never imagined
that woman would dare to take the place
Certainly! and am glad to see 30 many
OF you here. l know we shall get along ia
monsly."
Yves visitors" replied Sam, with a smile
as if pleased with the idea. II spose yer
low visitors in SCHOOL,"
'Of course. / will reserve this bench on
my. right as visitors seats Please be seat