HE RECOGNISED THE ANIMAL.
“Now, children,” said the schoolteacher, “I should like to see how much you remember about the animal kingdom, and the domestic animals which belong to it. Now, what are they?”
I here were various replies, specifving t'he eat, the dog, the eow, and others, but nobody seemed to think of the pig. Then came Tommy Traddles’s turn, ami the good-natured teacher determined to give him a hint as to the reply she required.
“We’ve had them nearly all, except one, Tommy.” she prompted. “Can’t you tell me what that one is? It has bristly hair, is fond of dirt, and loves to get among mud Now, just think. Can’t you tell me what it is?” “Yes, teacher.” said Tommy hesitatingly. “Its me!”
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XII, 19 March 1904, Page 68
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126HE RECOGNISED THE ANIMAL. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XII, 19 March 1904, Page 68
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