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“So the boys are always saying to me,” answered
Carl. “But how can I help it? I think our German
blood runs faster than that of the English.”

“At any rate,” said Mr. Cole, “you let your feelings
overflow more readily in words. When you are much
moved, your only rule seems to be, owt with t¢/”

“Very well,” said Carl, with a smile, “that will be
all the better in a school-master; for how can we teach
much unless we express something? And how can we
teach pleasantly unless we are in earnest? I always
find I learn most with an animated teacher.”

Mr. Cole looked grave, “I know,” said he, “you~
do not mean to reprove me; but I am touched by the
truth you have spoken. Dull and drowsy teaching is
heavy work to both parties.” a

“Certainly, Mr. Cole, I did not mean you in what I
said. And let me tell you one thing: all the boys
have observed how much more we learn from you than
we did a month ago.”

Mr. Cole retired to his chamber with pleasanter
thoughts than he had indulged for a long time.