Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 April 1910 — Bruce’s Mother. [ARTICLE]

Bruce’s Mother.

The inspector was examining Standard I„ and all the class had been specially told beforehand by their master: “Don’t answer unless you are almost certain your answer is correct.” History was the subject. Isow, tell me,” said the Inspector, “who was the mothpr pf our great Scottish hero, Robert Bruce?” He pointed to the top boy. then round the class. There was no answer. Then at last the heart of the teacher of that class leaped with Joy. The boy who was standing at the very foot had held up his hand. "Well, my boy,” said the Inspector, encouragingly, “who was she?” “Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce.”—Philadelphia Inquirer.