An Examination Story.

Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 239, 28 January 1888, Page 2

An Examination Story.

An examiner who prided himself on his i shrewdness was determined that he would make it impossible for any copying to take place under his supervision (says "Temple Bar.") Accordingly he not only kept a very sharp and constant watch upon the candidates, but peered at them from time to time between the fingerff'pHiis hands BpreaH}bes fore his face. At laßJffie thought he detected $,11) an in something (Which; looked. Very susg v icious. Looking from side to side to satisfy imself that no one observed him, the man blunged his hjintHnt^ his breastpocket, and drawing something out regarded it long and Btedfastly, and then, hastily replacing it, resumed his pen and wrote with obviously increased energy. ' The examiner pretended not to notice this, bub after a timo he rose from his seat, and with his, hands in his pockets strolled round tho room with an appearance of negligence nnd indifference to what was going on. By these means he succeededin disarming suspicion, and getting to wind ward of his prey stole upon him from behind gradually and unperceived. Then waiting patiently, his strategy was rewarded by observing that the man once more turned his head from side to side, yet not quite far enough to see him, and onco more put his hand into liis breast pocket. Then the examiner sprang forward in elation, and seized the hand in tho very net of grasping the suspected object. " Sir," said he, " this is the fourth time I have watched you doing this. What have you in your hand?" The man hesitated to reply, and this, coupled with his evident confusion, confirmed tho suspicions of the examiner. 41 1 must insist, sir, on seeing what it is you have in your hand." The man reluctantly complied, and, drawing his hand from the pocket, presented to the dismayed examiner the photograph of a young lady. This it was which had been his hidden source of inspiration. This had been the secret of his ever-freshened energy. Very humbly and sincerely did the examiner offer his apologies as ho returned crestfallen to his seat, and it gives the finishing touch to the story to learn that the candidatomarried that young lady in due time, and that they are now living happily together in the enjoyment of the blossings of their faithful love so rudely tested and discovered.