THE TRUTH AT ALL COSTS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 117, 15 May 1909, Page 6

THE TRUTH AT ALL COSTS.

Dick was the dunce of the drawjng class. His horses looked like tables, his tables like dogs, and his ldogs like nothing upon earth. One day, however,' he brought up to his teacher a map of England of such excellent draftsmanship that the teacher's suspicions were aroused. "Who helped you with this myp, Richard?" he thundered.

"Nobody, sir," replied the small boy. "Come, now, Richard, tell n.e the

truth! Didn't your big brother hfip you?" "No, sir." "Richard, if I find that.yen have been lying, I will thrash you severely ! On the other hand, if you have been speaking the truth, I will make you an apology. Now, for the.last tinie, didn't.your big brother help you?" "No, sir," answered Richard; "he did it all."

Whereupon the teacher made him the apology—and swore.