He was Worried.

On his way home from school, Tommy looked sad and worried.

“Dear me” exclaimed a sympathetic old lady, “whatever is troubling you, my little man?”

“Dyspepsia and rheumatism,” replied Tommy.

“Oh, surely not,” said the old lady; “how can that be?”

“Teacher caned me ‘cause I couldn't spell them,” answered Tommy dismally.

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