Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1905 — It Was Work. [ARTICLE]

It Was Work.

A professor of physics during the recitation of a freshman class In natural philosophy observed a tall, lanky youth in the rear seat, his head in a recumbent position, his body in a languid pose, his eyes half closed, and his legs extended far out in an adjacent aisle. He was either asleep or about to lose consciousness. “Mr. Frazer,” said the great sclentisL “you may recite.” The freshman opened his eyes slowly. He did not change his somnolent pose. “Mr. Frazer, what is work?” “Everything is work,” was the drawling reply. “Sir,” exclaimed the professor, “remember that you are no longer In a preparatory school! Do you mean to tell me that Is a reasonable answer to my question?” “Yes, sir.” “What! Everything is work?” “Yes, sir.” “Then I takjj It you would like me and the class to believe that this desk is work?” “Yes, sir,” replied the youth wearily, “that desk is woodwork."