A Boy With A Quick Wit

Gecrge Pomeroy was a very mischievous boy in school, but quick to think of some means to escape punishment when caught in a scrape. When in the sixth grade nis cousin from New York state was visitibg him, and one day they went to school together. They sat in a doublé seat behind the high stove and were having a good time, but becoming rather noisy the attention of the teacher was attracted and she stole down' unnoticed by either until she was just in front of them. Before she could reprimand them, however, George arose perfectly composed and said: "Pardon me, - Miss Payne, this ia my cousin, Frank White, from Buffalo, who with his parents is visiting us. Mother would be pleased to have you cal." The introduction and invitation were so naturally and cordially given the teacher could not repress a srnile, and, it is needless to say, no punishment was given.