He Knew Enough

The esteem in which the sailor's calling is held in Massachusetts coasttowna is indicated by a true story that comes from GayHead, a primitive corn:nunity on the island of Martha's Vineyard. A teacher was wanted at the village, and a sailor, with Indian blood in his veins, applied to the tf wn committee for the position. He had to pass an examination by the committee and trembied at the ordeal, being sadly unlearned in booklore. The chairman began theexamination. "Mr. , -what is the shape of the earth?" "It is round, sir, " the candidate anBwered. "How do you know?" "Becanselhavesailedaronnd it three times. ' ' "That willdo, sir." He received his "certifícate" as a teacher without another question beina asked.