Encouraged by the laughter echoing in the classroom, the teacher decided to explore more about the students’ fathers. She turned to Little Johnny, whose mischievous grin hinted at the mischief brewing in his response.
“Alright, Johnny,” the teacher chuckled, “Let’s hear about your father’s occupation, the spelling, and the generous gift he’d bestow upon us if he were here today.”
With a twinkle in his eye, Little Johnny confidently declared, “My old man’s a bookie, B-O-O-K-I-E, and if he graced us with his presence, he’d give everyone a surefire tip for the next horse race!”
The class erupted into even louder laughter, with some students clapping at the unexpected humor. The teacher, though amused, couldn’t help but marvel at Little Johnny’s ability to inject a dose of comedy into the seemingly straightforward activity. It was a spelling lesson they wouldn’t soon forget!
