Washington County News | 1926-12-16 | Page 6 | Logical Answer but Almost too Literal

Logical Answer bat Almost Too Literal The teacher was explaining the meaning of the word unit. After what was considered a clear explanation, she began lo test ;'ie knowledge of the tiuss. Picking up various objects, she asked what they were and each time received the answer, "A unit." Finally, she took from her desk an orange. "And what is this?" sin-asked. sin-asked. "A unit," was the answer. Taking her knife, the teiiclier "pet'. err-Uiv grange and lakf the jjI;i -on her desk. Holding the peeling In her hand, siie inquired: "What i.-t this?" The class looked confused, but thoughtful. After the lapse of a little time, a hand went up. "What Is it, James?" asked the teacher. "That is the skin of a unit," iissel-ed iissel-ed James.