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A Diller, a Dollar
The Absent-minded Professor - Maybe Not This Time
The teacher in this illustration has a disheveled appearance; he is not as
prim and proper as the teachers in other illustrations for this rhyme. However,
he is wearing a mortarboard, presumably so that he may be identified as a member
of faculty. It is unusual for this teacher to take note of his pupils’ tardiness
because he is often preoccupied. His students take advantage of this situation,
often sneaking in late without being noticed. The student, peaking through
an opening in the door, spies his teacher in the act of checking his wristwatch.
The ‘oops’ look on the student’s face indicates that he knows
he didn’t escape detection and that he may have to suffer the consequences.
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