First Day on the Job

It was the first day of school. The previous principal had just retired and Rabbi Schwartz the new principal just started. As Rabbi Schwartz made his rounds, he heard a terrible commotion coming from one of the classrooms.

He rushed in and spotted one boy, taller than the others, who seemed to be making the most noise. He seized the lad, dragged him to the hall, and told him to wait there until he was excused.

Returning to the classroom, Rabbi Schwartz restored order and lectured the class for half an hour about the importance of good behavior.

"Now," he said, "are there any questions?"

Little Moishie Goldstein stood up timidly. "Please Rabbi," he asked, "May we have our teacher back?"