Hamilton High School - Hamiltonian Yearbook (South Hamilton, MA)

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LOST: A FRONT TOOTH Little Jlmn.ie Jqnes jumped out of his small, warm bed with such vigor th= t he upset ’Pudgey, his life long companion, a wooly dog. All this vigor occurred oecause Master Jpnes was to attend school for the first time that very day. He was so enthusiastic that he buttoned his blouse up wrong when he dressed, ' Cut he didn ' t seem to mind. On the way downstairs to ' oreahfast, Jimmie anxiously wiggled and ru ' D ' Ded his tongue over his loose tooth. To his gi ' eat surprise, the tooth came out when he ate his cereal. It left a large hole in his mouth which he allow ' ed Pudgey to put his limp paw in.. This was a great privilege. Oh, mummy, look exclaimed Jimimie, putting his tongue in the hole, B iy tooth has come out! His mother, laughing at his ' Orok ' n smile, said, Oh, Jimmie, come here and look in the m.irror, He unwillingly w- liced over to the mirror; and, when he saw his face, he almost cried for now he was ashamed to go to school. His mother coait d him with tender affection and loving hugs. ' When he w-as forced to leave for school, the hurt and humiliated look still lingered on his small face. V hen he arrived at school, he did not olay v’-ith the other children ' Out stood aside ' because of his defect. V hen the ' Dell rang, the pupils filed into their room, and all found seats. Nowp children, said the teacher, so that we may get acoueinted, will you please give me your names? What is your name, little ' boy? she asked, pointing to little Jimmie. Jimmie knew that if he spoke he would have to sho’w the hole, so he held his upoer lip as tightly over is te- ' th as possi ' Dle. He just stood there fum ' Dling with his sw, ' eater and shuffling his fe t. Because she saw his face reddening, she left him and went on through the class until she came to a little gi: l. This girl va s also sullen and refused to give her name. Finally, the ' bell rang for recess; and the children ran maily out to play. By some act of fate, Jimmie found himself ' beside the afore-mentioned girl. Hello, said Jiim ' ’ie shamefully, ’ hy didn ' t you give your name in school? Her smile showed him that she also had lost a front tooth. Their teacher, , seeing them; together and away from the others, decided that she would talk to them.

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Now, come, children, piers c tell me your nemos because there is nobody who can hear you, said the teacher tenderly. No answer. Tell mo what ' s the matter thori, coaxed the teacher still waiting for an answer. Well, you see, wo--ah--we lost our front teeth, stuttered Jimmie bashfully. t hy, you shouldn ' t mind that for it moans that you are growing up. Before yoe. can grovi; as big as your father and mother, you have to lose your fi-ont teeth. I did when I was a child like you, re- plied the teacher soothingly. Well, if you lost your front teeth, I guess it is all right for us, said Jimmie. So the tv o children v ent hand in hand off to play with the other children and soon forgot all about their missing tooth. R. Cameron ' 39 EASTER Once more that cheerful day comes round When bunnies scatter o ' er the ground. And eggs are painted with such joy By every little girl and boy. And all the people stately go Up to the church with steps so slow. And sister with her boj.net new Walks proudly to the family pew. And then, when mc.ss comes to an end. The homeward path they sv iftly vvond. Now listening to a robin sing, Nov; v;atching for the flowers of spring. The April violet is so bright. The Easter lily doth delight The heart of every one on Earth-- Of those who boast of royCvl birth On those who work to earn their keep. And often find the path quite steep. Of course, by all these lovely signs. And also when you hear these lines, The Lord has risen from the dead. At once the thought comes to your head That grand and glorious day at hand Is known as Ea.ster in our land. P . A . P . and M . P . 1 1