Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-06-30
A KNIGHT
BY RACHEL z. BAKER.

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name until they shortened II to Pussy,
I to which someone tackled Willow, and
Pussy Willow she had been from that
J time to all her friends. But Priscilla
was not thinking of her name today
as she faced her room of sixty first
graders.
II am going to try another nature
lesson today" she said, and before
her minds eye rose a vision Of her
last attempt. The geranium had quite
Unexpectedly put forth a pink bud,
and she had attempted to show her
class the beauty of 1t, quite forgetting
the pretty green smock and pink tie
that she herself ad worn.
II am thinking of something that
is very beautiful" she had said.
yes" the class beamed In SYM
pathy.
you have all seen 1t before at
school," They were not quite sure.
you can see 1t today" continued
the teacher remembering that some
times she put 1t on a shelf In the back
of the ROOM
Yes they could see It today all right.
ut Is beautiful and part Of II Is
lovely green"-a chorus of lifted hands
interrupted her-"and right In the cen
ter Of 1t is a dainty bit OF pink. :"
Every hand shot into the air at
that and as one voice they had shout
ed. Miss Willoughby's waist"
Sixty little faces glowed up at her.
Rosy from recent washing, they some {
how reminded her of cherubs, and
again OF very precious little cups into
which she was to pour the wine of .
knowledge :
NOW, this morning / want you to 1
put your thinking caps on. Remem-
Der to tie them carefully under your ?
chins. Last Tuesday we talked about
the geranium." All eyes sought the S
window, then turned to consider Miss
Willoughby, but, no, she wasn't wear :,
ng the green smock this morning. :,
Il want you all to look carefully at n
ny dress. l am going to tell you T
bout something that is just the same c,
'olor as my dress"
They eyed 1t approximately.
us 1t sIlk?' queried Rebecca SIov- OF
ky. "Can l feel of it7" Il
yes" consented Miss Willoughby. II
because the thing am going to tell T, ~
Is just as soft as my dress. / will e.,
ak slowly up the aisle and each of w
gu may put your hand on my dress. NJ
Please, Miss Willoughby, Johnny
luashed cho'late In his hand" an N,
Katie Flanagan. trembling
n the precious dress.
Johnnie admitted his guilt and his Ell
tile face looked 80 unhappy that 70 an
event the shower she saw impsnd- ''C
g there, Miss Willoughby sent him of
to the lavatory whence he soon re- Sa
rned, and relief settled upon the of
iss once more. ST;
All were ready for the great ad- ty
nture and Miss WIlloughby walked A.
WHY down each aisle. Tfmidly the tio
tie hands went out to touch the a nai
autiful dress. and great Joy swellsd ' aro
IN breast as they patted the soft t.
'ric with their little ctarfish hands Car
IS Willoughby took her place In nan
MT Of the class. of
Who can tell me something about $52
dress?" $50
It's silk" asserted Rebecca. Teach %,
acknowledged II. a nv.
It's soft as my kitty" murmured men
nnie, thinking out loud. the
It's very much like your kitty and was
Ives out In the woods. It's inst cord
color Of my dress, and it's Just as Coul
as my dress. Can you tell me
t It is7' tam
hey stared at her In bewildermept Com
she went quickly to her desk and crib,
uced brown branch on which
several pussy willows. She told
the name and allowed each 10
of the tiny velvsty toes.
ee II you can find some for me
bring them to school tomorrow"
e sat at her desk correcting their
Der work. now that the DAVIS
was over. A tap sounded .nd
II Come In" there entered an as
hing figure little Johnnie, mud
TO legs. perspiring and red as 70
lie held his hand extended in
OF him as he stumbled I'M to
sacher's desk.
hat is 1t, Johnnie7 Something
e7"
s, Miss Will'by. got some inst
your dress but It was a long
perspiring face mutely cues
If this were good or evil in
light. and his tight little fat
disclosed before her astonished
I've little pussy willows. crum-
S to fur, bereft OF their brown
but still pussy willows. Nv,
ere did you get themr w
vn by Mfller's River" her face
'hlte, land slipped In the mud
ost fell in, but crept back on
nds and knees, and got them
u. His adoring eyes rested
face -.