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THE HISTORY TEACHER by BILLY COLLINS

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First Line: TRYING TO PROTECT HIS STUDENTS' INNOCENCE
Last Line: designed to make the enemy nod off
Subject(s): EDUCATION; SCHOOLS; STUDENTS;
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