[Sidenote: Whispering Habit]
Carrie, a little girl six years old, was nervous and talkative. She had
a habit of turning her face half around toward Mabel, who sat just
behind her, and, half covering her mouth with her hand, she would
whisper to Mabel almost constantly.
While the teacher, Miss Bond, was giving general instructions she was
constantly reiterating, “Carrie, stop talking!” Carrie had a semblance
of obedience in this direction simply because her speeches were never
long.
Evidently Miss Bond had no other expectation than that the offense would
be repeated. The work of both Carrie and Mabel was below par.