How a Smart Alec Got Away
Monday, June 26, 2006
Bryan is often in a world of his own and snaps to attention only when he hears someone reading the public bus guide. On playful days, he engages teachers in games of hide and seek, Little Zimbeenee behind the curtain and ponders over the possibility of ever seeing a ghost bus.
On a particularly playful day, Bryan was caught writing 'bastard' on his book. Oh no, naughty Bryan! As punishment, he has to write lines! On a sheet of paper, he read his instruction.
I will not say bad words <----- Write this sentence 50 times.
So he was left alone to write his lines. Ten minutes later, the teacher came to him. "How is it coming along?"
"Marvellous!" he replied, "Eleven more words to go!"
A closer look at Bryan's marvellous work showed:
"I'll speak better words than the worst of mine. I apologise and Will not speak anymore of them today. After all the silly words have gone, we were very very very very happy, proud, joyful and glad all together."
Oh no, no... cheeky Bryan! He has to do it again. Properly too! And on that same sheet of paper, he had to copy:
Bryan will say good words only.
Once again, he was left alone to write his lines. Minutes passed and Bryan should be half way there by now.
"I am writing lines!" he said. And it was true, he did write his lines properly this time. The only thing is...
Bryan will say nice words only.
Bryan'll say nice words only.
I'll say nice words only.
I'll say terrific words only.
I'll say good words only.
I'll say successful words only.
I'll say fantastic words only.
I'll say quiet words only.
I'll say better words only.
I'll say brilliant words only.
I'll say clear words only.
I'll say chatty words only.
I'll say nicer words only.
I'll say more terrific words only.
I'll say more fantastic words only.
I'll say clearer words only.
I'll say fabulous words only.
I'll say quieter words only.
I'll say chattier words only.
I'll say more fabulous words only.
Clever, cheeky and naughty Bryan, but looks like you have learnt your lesson. Off you go then! You can have your break time.
While the teacher can have an aspirin or two. |
