Miss Bush was too superficial in her original treatment of this case.
She had had ample time to think out a workable plan that would have
caused no friction.
After having all food removed from the desks she might have asked the
pupils to find appropriate seats in which to eat their lunches. After
lunch time she should have led the way to the playground where all else
than play would be easily forgotten.
From time to time short talks on manners should be given to the whole
school.