Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
The New Boy.

The New Boy.
BY Milton Austin, Aged u Years, Piatts-
mouth. Neb.. Box SO.
It was just before school, and all Of
the boys were assembled about Arthur
Knoll. He had been Dragging about his
skin In boxing and had bluffed all OF the
boys In the school.
But there was new boy that had just
came to that school about two weeks
ago. and his name was william Carry.
Arthur. Just the other day. asked VIII
liam for some candy. seeing that he had
some. but he did not say please
II don't have TO give you any. II you
say please l WILL"
Arthur said. I'm not
Then shan't give you any" said
William.
Arthur. in his rase. knocked the candy
out OF Williams hand and as he did so
fell down and cut himself. SO II was
arranged that after school that night
they should have a boxing match.
But Just one thing before | go any
farther, II must be known that William
was strong and brave. though he was
several inches shorter than Arthur.
Arthur. though, was a coward and was
rather nervous about the fight
Well. to 20 back TO the story The boys
were all praisiRg Arthur. Arthur said
there wouldn't be much to the fight; that
he would knock win,am down every time.
But the school bell was ringing and they
had TO go In.
Arthur had not prepared his lesson for
school. as he had been thinking about
the fight SO when school took up he
didn't have his lessons. ~ aa -
Arthur. what is the answer TO the
first problem" asked the teacher. ~
! Ill didn't work them said Arthur,
trembling.
"All right. you may stay In this even
Ing and work thcm," said the teacher.
For Mr.. Smith was very impatient.
Arthur's spirits suddenly rose. He al
most clapped his hands. for he was so
glad he wouldn't have 10 fight.
But he didn't know william. william
made up his mind to walt outside for
Arthur.
Finally. school let out and there was a
rush for the door. The rest OF the boys
watched William TO see what he would
do. All he did vas to 10 over on the
bank OF the brook. under tree. and wait
The boys. all surprised. said. You'd
better beat II before Art gets ont.
That's who I'm waiting for" said
William cooliy.,
The boys in bewilderment sat down on
the step TO wait. All at once the door
opened and Arthur walked out
Hello, kids" said Arthur. not seeing
william.
Hello" said the boys. Hes waiting
YOU"
who's waiting for me-" stammered
Arthur.
Il am spoke up William.
Arthur looked around for some place Il
run. The boys had made up their mind
now that Arthur was AFRAID.
what's the matter Arty" spoke VI
Bobbie Donat Yer amt gittin' skeered
are yer?''
Scared ! should say not Come on,
said Arthur TO William. Wen 90 ovel
and get the boxing gloves" appearing
not 10 be afraid
/ "AIi rigia." said William. The glove
| or fists. either one
We'll take the g.oyes first. Then. l
sou haven't had enough. we'll try ou
fists" said Arthur with = sneer.
! But when he got the gloves on he fei
like giving UP.
Booble ponai was going to have an,
seconds.
.-nne's up" said Robbie tartly.
William started towards Arthur, Will
J teeth gritting and eyes flashing. and fist
doubled up. He just got ready to strik'
; when Arthur turned and with scream
! ran as fast as he could.
! Bobbie said. Hint could lick him my
, self
. Arthur did not come to school for
4 week. and when ne did come everybod,
looked at him with contempt and pointe,
, MIN out as coward.
Even the older people got to talkinl
about his being such q bluff befot
: William came. And finally. in order /
/, iget any OF the boys 10 play with him, h
4 aad TO fight William.
So one day he went up to william an
!. said. 'Tli fight you fist fight"
= And. so. getting ready to fight. all Q
a sudden Arthur hit William In n
stomach. and William. not being read,
r Art made him mad. and he hit Arthur 1
a he eye.
! At first II got white. and then rel
and finally blood slowly trickied dow
a his cheek. He staggered and then fel
= Ills face was white. and William. afrsi
that he would get all of the blame. ealle
n some boys and took Arthur home.
. took a week for It to set we'll but b
didn't say word and never bragge
again;