THE PENALTY OF GENIUS

"When little 'Pollus Morton he's A-go' to speak a piece, w'y, nen The Teacher smiles an' says 'at she's Most proud, of all her little men An' women in her school—'cause 'Poll He allus speaks the best of all. An' nen she'll pat him on the cheek, An' hold her finger up at you Before he speak'; an' when he speak' It's ist some piece she learn' him to! 'Cause he's her favorite.... An' she Ain't pop'lar as she ust to be! When 'Pollus Morton speaks, w'y, nen Ist all the other childern knows They're smart as him an' smart-again!— Ef they can't speak an' got fine clo'es, Their Parunts loves 'em more 'n 'Poll- Us Morton, Teacher, speech, an' all!