Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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ut ' im-m p. K. MILLER, ' 21 LL THE pupils of the small country school stared at the new boy as he entered. He was about fourteen but much overgrown, being perhaps six feet in height. He entered the rude school-room at an awkward gait, with his arms full of books and a confused expression upon his face- His ragged trousers, reaching between his knees and ankles, were held up by a pair of old sus- penders and, being much too large for his lean body, gave him a very awkward appearance. His loose shirt, checkered alternately green and white, was in itself enough to attract the attention of all. His fair hair was tangled and long but his face was clean. His shoes were almost soleless and his stockings full of holes. Taking everything in consideration he might truly be called a boy, that type of a Hoosier country boy that Edward Eggleston loved so much. ' ' We have a new boy today, scholars, ' ' said Mr. Long, the school-master ; his name is Joe MuUins and he is in the seventh grade, he tells me. You all want to get acquainteii when school is out and make Joe feel welcome. ' ' Poor Joe had a terrible time in reaching his seat. He collided with a desk and every book he had went to the floor. A group of girls, observing his awkward- ness, let out a giggle, and a big boy on the front seat let out a haw! haw! haw! At length, however, guided by Mr. Long, Joe reached an empty seat in the rear of the room- He sat down and placed his books in the desk and awaited further orders from the master. A class in grammar was about to recite. Mr. Long told Joe that he might e nter it. Joe picked up his grammar and took a seat with the class. Our lesson today, announced the teacher for Joe ' s benefit, is on page f ortj ' -three ; it concerns the parts of speech. Each of you will have a short sentence; and you are to tell me which part of speech each word is. The sentences went around the class, each pupil reciting one of them. As a whole the recitations were fairly commendable. When it came Joe ' s time, he stood up and read boldly in a clear, distinct voice, ' ' The bucket was old and with moss was covered. What part of speech is the word ' the ' ? asked Mr. Long. An adjective, replied Joe. ' Bucket ' ?