[Sidenote: Making Faces For Fun]
Adams White knew a large number of systems by which to rearrange his
features so as to produce laughter. When the book-agent sat at the side
of the room, Adams took occasion to entertain him with the horrible
figure made by drawing down his lower eyelids until a large part of the
eyeball was exposed to view. The boy did this, or a similar prank, every
once in a while, and his teacher, young Benjamin Danner, scarcely knew
what penalty would do the boy the most good.
Unfortunately for Adams, he was caught in the act. “Go to the
blackboard, Adams. Put your hands behind your back and lean forward till
your head touches the wall. Did you understand me?”
“Well,” thought the agent, “this is interesting. I can hardly believe
that such methods are in use today. But here is the proof right before
my eyes.” He watched Adams move in a clumsy, resistant manner, and
assume the position prescribed.