The master came; called the children to order; opened a drawer to take the book the occasion required; when out poured a volume of smoke.

"Fire! fire!" screamed he, at the top of his voice.

By this time he had become sufficiently acquainted with the peculiar odor, to know he was imposed upon.

The scholars shouted with laughter to see the terror of the dupe, who, feeling abashed at the needless fright, made no very strict investigation, and Nig once more escaped punishment.

She had provided herself with cigars, and puffing, puffing away at the crack of the drawer, had filled it with smoke, and then closed it tightly to deceive the teacher, and amuse the scholars.