Page 17 of Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger (Wayside School 3)

“Let’s ask Mrs. Jewls!” said Maurecia.

“She’s a teacher who’s wise.

Let’s ask Mrs. Jewls.

She never lies!”

The children crowded round

Their wise teacher’s desk

And asked her the question

Never found on a test.

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“Is there a Santa?

You’re a teacher with smarts!

Is Santa Claus real?”

They asked with pure hearts.

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And oh, Mrs. Jewls,

That teacher so wise,

Looked at their faces

And bright, eager eyes.

She had to say something.

It was her job to reply.

“Tell them,” yelped Kathy.

“That reindeer can’t fly!”

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Outside the window

Snowflakes were falling… .

Inside the window

Mrs. Jewls was stalling… .

“Are our parents all liars?”

“Is it all just a trick

To make us be good