Abe Lincoln and John McNeil were on the same side, Ann Rutledge stood opposite.
The schoolmaster opened the book toward the front, for an easy beginning.
"Nag", he gave out.
"N-a-g—My nag runs in the lot."
"Bib."
"B-i-b—Put on his new bib."
"Rude."
"R-u-d-e—A rude girl will romp in the street."
"Coach."
This word three sat down on. It was finally spelled.