Speaking at a political gathering, Congressman Frederick W. Dallinger, of Massachusetts, referred to the many amusing incidents of the schoolrooms, and related a little incident along that line.
A teacher in a public school was instructing a youthful class in
English when she paused and turned to a small boy named Jimmy Brown.
James, said she, "write on the board, 'Richard can ride the mule if he wants to,'"
This Jimmie proceeded to do to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Now, then, continued the teacher when Jimmy had returned to his place, "can you find a better form for that sentence?"
Yes, ma'am, was the prompt response of Jimmy. "'Richard can ride the mule if the mule wants him to.'"