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June 3, 1909
The County Record
Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In a school history inspection, students hesitate to name Robert Bruce's mother. The bottom student correctly answers 'Mrs. Bruce,' surprising and delighting the teacher.
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Bruce's Mother.
The inspector was examining standard 1, and all the class had been specially told beforehand by their master, "Don't answer unless you are almost certain your answer is correct."
History was the subject.
"Now, tell me," said the inspector, "who was the mother of our great Scottish hero, Robert Bruce?"
He pointed to the top boy, then around the class. There was no answer. Then at last the heart of the teacher of that class leaped with joy. The boy who was standing at the very foot had held up his hand.
"Well, my boy," said the inspector encouragingly, "who was she?"
"Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce."
The inspector was examining standard 1, and all the class had been specially told beforehand by their master, "Don't answer unless you are almost certain your answer is correct."
History was the subject.
"Now, tell me," said the inspector, "who was the mother of our great Scottish hero, Robert Bruce?"
He pointed to the top boy, then around the class. There was no answer. Then at last the heart of the teacher of that class leaped with joy. The boy who was standing at the very foot had held up his hand.
"Well, my boy," said the inspector encouragingly, "who was she?"
"Please, sir, Mrs. Bruce."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Robert Bruce
Mrs Bruce
Classroom Inspection
History Lesson
Student Answer
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Bruce
Mrs. Bruce
Inspector
Teacher
Boy
Where did it happen?
Standard 1 Classroom
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Bruce
Mrs. Bruce
Inspector
Teacher
Boy
Location
Standard 1 Classroom
Story Details
During a history class inspection, the inspector asks who was the mother of Robert Bruce. No one answers until the lowest-ranked boy raises his hand and says 'Mrs. Bruce,' pleasing the teacher.