Instead of such a punishment as the one described above, we propose that
Mr. Danner pay no attention to the deed until school is out for the day.
Find some favor that Adams can do for you and put him at it immediately.
When he has completed the task, or at least made good headway, call him
to one side, look him straight in the eye, as he is seated in front of
you, and say:
“Adams, you need to be careful how you look at visitors who call at our
school. The gentleman was surprised at your action today. I felt sorry
for him. I want to know if you can keep at your work in an orderly way
on similar occasions hereafter.”
If the answer is more or less satisfactory, accept it and say:
[Sidenote: A Firm Injunction]
“I am going to depend on you for this. I want to see no more expressions
of shame on the face of a visitor because of your conduct. I want every
pupil to work straight on no matter who may come in.”