A TEACHER'S TKICK.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6989, 18 October 1890, Page 3

A TEACHER'S TKICK.

There is a cruel story in circulation concerning a certain teacher in one of the public schools, who has been highly complimented because of the success attending the examination of her pupils. It was noticed that her class of boys seemed to be able to solve all the problems. When a question was asked every boy's hand in the class was raised. The principal of the school waß putting the questions, and the lady teacher would call on a. pupil to make the answer. Although more than a score of questions were asked, in no instance was an improper answer given. The principal was bo pleased afc the result that he made special reference to Miss Dash's proficiency a3 a teacher in each of the class-rooms he visited. Probably envy was caused by the fact that in no other class-room did the pupils seem to be as well up in their studies. One of the teachers, whose pupils did not acquit themselves very creditably, made an investigation, and, by a judicious outlay of candy, succeeded in gaining the confidence of one of the boyß under Mi3s Dash's care. " Now, Johnny," said she, " how is it that all you boys know the answers?" "We don't all know," said Johnny, munching a brandy ball. " But you all pat up your hands as if you did." " Miss Dash tells us all to put up our hands when the question is asked. We boys who don't know the answer put up our left hands, and the boys who know the answer put up their right; hands, and then Miss Dash only aska the boys who have a right hand up."