Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1914 — HIS BRAIN WORKED SLOWLY [ARTICLE]

HIS BRAIN WORKED SLOWLY

Small Boy Turned Statement Made by His Teacher to Good Advantage. “Strange to say,” said the schoolteacher, addressing bls class of boys, “our brain acts as a telephone to the different parts of our body. Unconsciously, before we move our feet or hands, the message comes from the brain.” "Jack Murphy, what are you grinning at?” he demanded. “I was thinking of somethin’, sir,” came the answer. “Well, think of something that’ll do your brain a little good!” retorted the master. v "Here, come out of that!”—as another grin spread itself over the saucy youngster’s face. “Just stand behind the board tor half an hour, and I’ll give you something to grin about afterward!" At the expiration of the lesson Murphy was recalled: —' .- - “Hold your hand out!” demanded the teacher, switching his cans

No response from the stolid Murphy, who appeared to be thinking hard. “Do you hear me, Murphy?” exclaimed the exasperated man. “Yes, sir,” he answered, “but my brain hasn’t sent the message down yet!"