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Show Where Slang Was Needed. It was u language lesson, and tho teacher bud considerable trouble In making the boya understand tho use of tho word "acceptance." Ho tried several words, calling upon his bright boys, but their explanations always loft a feeling of unroualnty among other members of tho class, It was (jnlto clear that this word doB not form a part t f an ordlnarv boy'B vocabulary, and to havo It undei atood it must bo-related to a wort which does belong there Hero wu tho psychological momcut to use slang "Hoys," satd the teacher, "what Is the t 'iieral acceptance of 'twenty-three?' 'twenty-three?' "Skldoo!" was tho prompt answer by the whole class. Th meaning ot the word becanio clear at onco. |
